Complete reproduction insignia set for a Royal Army Medical Corps (R.A.M.C.) serviceman serving with the famous British 7th Armoured Division – “The Desert Rats”, suitable for a Battle Dress representing the Normandy and North West Europe campaigns of 1944-1945.
The set combines the distinctive R.A.M.C. shoulder titles with the formation badges of the 7th Armoured Division and the corresponding Arm of Service strips.
The set consists of:
- 2 × R.A.M.C. shoulder titles
- 2 × 7th Armoured Division “Desert Rats” formation badges
- 2 × Arm of Service strips
This provides the principal cloth insignia required for completing a British Battle Dress representing medical personnel serving with the 7th Armoured Division.
Ideal for WW2 re-enactment, living history, historical displays and uniform restoration.
Historical Context
The 7th Armoured Division earned its famous nickname “The Desert Rats” during its service in the North African campaign. Following operations in North Africa and Italy, the division returned to Britain in preparation for the campaign in North West Europe.
From June 1944 the division was committed to the fighting in Normandy. Its organisation included several units of the Royal Army Medical Corps, providing medical support to the division during the campaign.
This badge set therefore provides an excellent starting point for creating an R.A.M.C. 7th Armoured Division Normandy impression.
SPECIFICATIONS
Period: Second World War
Dating: 1944-1945
Country: Great Britain
Armed Forces: British Army
Corps: Royal Army Medical Corps – R.A.M.C.
Division: 7th Armoured Division
Division nickname: The Desert Rats
Campaign: Normandy / North West Europe
Type: Uniform badge set / cloth insignia
Quantity: 6 pieces
Condition/type: Reproduction
Application: British Battle Dress
Suitable for: Re-enactment, living history, display and restoration
