Post 1952 Gaunt Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) Officer Sil Plate and Gilt Cap Badge

Q.A.R.A.N.C. Vintage, silver plate and gilt Officer's cap badge on lugs. Queen's Crown ERII. Maker Marked 'JR GAUNT LONDON'. GC.

In 1949, the QAIMNS became a corps in the British Army and was renamed as the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps. Since 1950 the organisation has trained nurses, and in 1992 men were allowed to join.

The associated Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps Association is a registered charity. Queen Alexandra was president from 1902 until her death in 1925. The following year she was succeeded by Queen Mary.

Amalgamation
The Secretary of State for Defence announced on 15 October 2024, that it will amalgamate with the Royal Army Dental Corps and Royal Army Medical Corps to form one unified corps, the Royal Army Medical Service.

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