Royal Army Ordnance Corps Collar Badges   This Auction is for a pair of Collar Badges as formerly worn by the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC). One of the oldest military motifs is the badge of the Arms of the Board Ordnance and this is appropriately borne by the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. The brass shield with its three guns and three balls was worn by the old AOC during the First World War but when the Corps was awarded the Royal title for its 1914-8 services, a more elaborate badge was designed with the shield in the centre of the Garter, King's crown above and the scrolls below, still in brass. In March 1947 the same basic pattern badge was kept but the scrolls carried instead the motto 'Sua Tela Tonanti' (Thundering forth his weapons (Said of Jupiter)). This was worn until November 1949 when the badge was reduced in size and the central shield was in white metal. The King's crown dropped to rest on the lower edge of the Garter, but was in only in use for a short time before a Queen's crown issue replaced it. The motto describes Jupiter and denotes the Corps' duties, the supply of stores, arms and ammunition to the fighting arms.  Under 'Options for Change' on the 5th April 1993 they were merged with the Royal Corps of Transport (RCT); Royal Pioneer Corps (RPC); Army Catering Corps (ACC); Postal and Courier Services (RE) to form a new Corps The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC). The new Corps badge features elements of each of the former Corps in its design. Very rare 'Brand New' and unissued staybrite/anodised pair of Collar Badges in a Gold and Silver finish, complete with their lug's, brass backing plates and brass split pins. This is the flat version of the collar badges.   A highly collectable set of collar badges. Guaranteed brand new and in mint condition. Other badges and item's are also available via 'Buy it Now' from our eBay Shop. 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