Army Education Corps cap badge, restrike example of the pattern worn between 1920 and 1948 by personnel of this specialist branch of the British Army. This badge displays the Corps’ distinctive device in clear relief, incorporating an open wreath enclosing a torch of learning, surmounted by a crown and accompanied by the Corps title scroll, all executed in brass or gilt metal consistent with traditional cap badge manufacture.
The torch emblem represents knowledge and education, reflecting the Corps’ role in providing instruction and intellectual development within the Army. Established following the First World War, the Army Education Corps was responsible for improving literacy, vocational skills, and general education among soldiers, before later evolving into the Royal Army Educational Corps. The crown denotes royal authority and varies in form depending on the reigning monarch of the period.
Manufactured as a restrike in metal, this example offers a clear and well-defined representation of the original interwar and Second World War pattern. Army Education Corps badges are collected as examples of British Army specialist corps insignia, educational service memorabilia, and twentieth-century military uniform fittings.
Dimensions
Approx. 40mm height
Condition
Excellent overall condition as a restrike, with a bright finish and sharp detailing throughout. Minor handling marks may be present. Fittings to the reverse are intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs are evident.
Reference
Gaylor Page Pl. 41 D-4
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