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History of the Badges of the Australian Army (1903 to 1966) |
| This section draws heavily on research by Alfred N Festberg as presented in his book Australian Army Insignia 1903-1966. He concentrated only on units in the 1966 Order of Battle. |
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Royal Australian Army Medical Corps |
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| The NSW Medical Staff Corps badge in gilding metal with red cross was the first badge worn by the AAMC. | One of two similar badges worn 1906-1917. One had the cross void and was backed with red felt. The other had a solid cross painted red. Both were in brass and black oxidized versions |
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| One of two similar badges worn 1906-1917. One had the cross void and was backed with red felt. The other had a solid cross painted red. Both were in brass and black oxidized versions |
1917-1925 in black oxidized finish only |
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2 variations of the 1930-1941 badge |
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| 1949-1955 | Approved in 1955 |
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| Current | As painted |
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Royal Australian Army Dental Corps |
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Approved in 1949 but only collar badges ever produced |
Authorised in 1955 |
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Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps |
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| Approved for Militia Units in 1930. In gilt until 1939 then black oxidized until 1942. | Approved in 1949 but only made as smaller collar badge. These were however worn as hat badges. |
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Royal Corps of Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers |
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| Approved in 1949 | Approved in 1955 |
