Royal Pioneer Corps Cap Badge. United Kingdom.

$14.00

Brass St. Edward's (Queen's) crown cap badge for Royal Pioneer Corps. British Army, United Kingdom.
1953 - 1958. (Replaced by anodised badges).

Good condition and complete with slider. Ref: J73.

The Royal Pioneer Corps was responsible for various kinds of light engineering tasks.
In September 1939, Works Labour Companies were formed from Reservists. A month later, these were grouped together to form the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps (AMPC).
In November 1940, the unit was renamed the Pioneer Corps.
On 26th November 1946, his majesty George VI decreed that in recognition of its services the Corps should have the distinction "Royal" added to the title.
In February 1950 the Royal Pioneer Corps became part of the Regular Army. In 1993 it was amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps. The badge depicts a crossed rifle, shovel and pick with a laurel wreath piled on them, all ensigned by a monarchical crown. Beneath is the regimental motto 'Labor Omnia Vincit' (Work Conquers All).

Brass St. Edward's (Queen's) crown cap badge for Royal Pioneer Corps. British Army, United Kingdom.
1953 - 1958. (Replaced by anodised badges).

Good condition and complete with slider. Ref: J73.

The Royal Pioneer Corps was responsible for various kinds of light engineering tasks.
In September 1939, Works Labour Companies were formed from Reservists. A month later, these were grouped together to form the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps (AMPC).
In November 1940, the unit was renamed the Pioneer Corps.
On 26th November 1946, his majesty George VI decreed that in recognition of its services the Corps should have the distinction "Royal" added to the title.
In February 1950 the Royal Pioneer Corps became part of the Regular Army. In 1993 it was amalgamated into the Royal Logistic Corps. The badge depicts a crossed rifle, shovel and pick with a laurel wreath piled on them, all ensigned by a monarchical crown. Beneath is the regimental motto 'Labor Omnia Vincit' (Work Conquers All).