British Royal Army Medical Corps RAMC Cap Badge

The British Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) Cap Badge is an insignia worn by members of the Royal Army Medical Corps, a specialist corps within the British Army responsible for providing medical services. This badge features the iconic design of the Rod of Asclepius—symbolizing medicine—superimposed on a wreath and surmounted by the King’s or Queen’s crown, depending on the period of manufacture. Constructed from metal, typically brass or bi-metal, the badge measures approximately 4 to 5 centimeters in height. The RAMC was established in 1898, and its cap badge has undergone various modifications reflecting changes in the crown and minor design elements over time. The badge was worn on the service cap or beret as part of the uniform, signifying the wearer’s role as a medical professional within the British armed forces. This item is of interest to collectors of British military insignia and those studying the history of military medicine.