Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) brass shoulder title, original example of British Army uniform insignia associated with the Royal Army Medical Corps.
The shoulder title features the initials “RAMC” in brass lettering, representing the Royal Army Medical Corps and serving as a clear indication of corps affiliation. Manufactured in brass, the title reflects the traditional style of British military shoulder insignia worn throughout much of the late Victorian, Edwardian, and 20th-century periods.
Shoulder titles of this type were worn on the shoulder straps or epaulettes of service dress uniforms by officers and other ranks of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Their purpose was to provide immediate identification of the wearer’s corps while maintaining a smart and professional military appearance.
Founded in 1898, the Royal Army Medical Corps became responsible for providing medical services to the British Army, including battlefield treatment, military hospitals, casualty evacuation, and preventive medicine. Personnel of the corps served with distinction during the Second Boer War, the First World War, the World War II, and numerous subsequent military operations around the world.
Manufactured in brass with original attachment fittings to the reverse, this example represents a classic and highly recognisable piece of British military medical insignia.
Dimensions
Approx. 46mm x 18mm
Condition
Good overall original condition, with clear lettering and a well-preserved brass surface. Light wear, minor surface marks, and age-related patina consistent with service use and storage may be present. Reverse fittings remain intact and secure. No significant damage or repairs evident.
