The WW1 Volunteer Training Corps (VTC) came about when various towns and villages formed their own units for home defence. At the start of WW1 they were not recognised by the War Office and were not permitted to wear army uniforms or insignia so they purchased their own.

VTC Battalions legally became Volunteer Regiments of the new 'Volunteer Force'. Eventually, they were allowed to wear khaki uniforms and equipment began to be officially supplied.

Somerset County Volunteer Regiment WW1 VTC cap badge. £125.00 Approx $161.08, €149.16 . Royal East Middlesex Militia Victorian glengarry badge circa 1874-81. £150.00 Approx $193.3, €179 . Royal Engineers (Volunteers) EdVII white metal …

Royal Arms Cap Badge as worn by OR’s of 16th West Riding Volunteers/2nd VB 1916 to 1919.

2010年6月25日 · The Isle of Wight VTC badge was indeed based on that of the local Territorial battalion, but quite distinct in appearance: both shared the Carisbrooke Castle gate house as the centre piece, but the VTC was surrounded by a different laurel wreath, with the letters VTC at the top and a scroll below, if I remember correctly.

The Volunteer Training Corps (VTC) was a voluntary home defence militia which was the First World War equivalent of the Home Guard. When war was declared in August 1914, there was an immediate demand for a means of service for those men who were over military age or engaged in important occupations.

It is understood that cut down badges, were used by some members of the Volunteer Training Corps at the start of WW1 and until VDC badges were provided. Sheffield Chief Constable’s Civilian Corps Badge 1914 to 1915.

2022年10月31日 · Bournemouth VTC had a unique cap badge of the Town Arms with the VTC title. In 1916 they became part of the Hampshire Volunteer Battalion which was unusual in that it also had its own bespoke cap badge which was the …

WW1 Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge. A good original First World War period 'Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps badge', Crowned oval title, the centre depicting the war goddess 'Bellona'; the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' and with 'Regd 644266' a registered, design and patent ...

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