Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) sweetheart badge (WW2 1940's)
The (RAOC) Royal Army Ordnance Corps (1918-1993) were a corps of the British Army that dealt with the provision, storage and maintenance of weaponry, ammunition and other military supplies. They were amalgamated along with other corps* in April 1993 to form the Royal Logistic Corps.
* Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Pioneer Corps, Army Catering Corps and the Royal Engineers Postal Courier Service.
References:
www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/Royal_Army_Ordnance_Corps (brief article on the RAOC with links).
gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42393 (Historical timeline for the RAOC).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Army_Ordnance_Corps (Wikipedia article on the RAOC).
Enamels: 2 (blue & red).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 3/4" x 1 15/16" (20mm x 24mm).
Process: Die-stamped.
Maker: No maker’s name or mark.
Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) sweetheart badge (WW2 1940's)
The (RAOC) Royal Army Ordnance Corps (1918-1993) were a corps of the British Army that dealt with the provision, storage and maintenance of weaponry, ammunition and other military supplies. They were amalgamated along with other corps* in April 1993 to form the Royal Logistic Corps.
* Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Pioneer Corps, Army Catering Corps and the Royal Engineers Postal Courier Service.
References:
www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/Royal_Army_Ordnance_Corps (brief article on the RAOC with links).
gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42393 (Historical timeline for the RAOC).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Army_Ordnance_Corps (Wikipedia article on the RAOC).
Enamels: 2 (blue & red).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Pin.
Size: 3/4" x 1 15/16" (20mm x 24mm).
Process: Die-stamped.
Maker: No maker’s name or mark.