Royal Army Physical Training Corps, British Army

ROYAL ARMY PHYSICAL TRAINING CORPS, BRITISH ARMY

History: The Corps was formed in 1940 from the Army School of Physical Training.

Official blazon

Officers: Crossed swords, hilts downwards, in silver plate, surmounted by a crown in gilt. Other Ranks: All in white metal.

Origin/meaning

The Crossed Swords was the Badge fo the Army Physical Training Staff.

Literature: Image from Regimental Badges by T.J. Edwards

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