The regimental records of the British Army . rvice Corps. Services.—These are obviously to be found in English Military History J>assim. ITniform.—Blue with White facings. Badge.—Str above. Nicknames.—The London Thieving Corps {iw., the initials of the Land TransportCorps of 1855-57). The Moke (or Muck) Train, or The Murdering Thieves (the initials of The Military Train of 1857-70) ; the first of the two becausehorses were exchanged for Spanish mules. DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY. 227 ^bc Cbaplain*6 H)cpartment Maltese Cross. Motto : In This Conquer. Uniform.—As per Regulations, but seld
The regimental records of the British Army . rvice Corps. Services.—These are obviously to be found in English Military History J>assim. ITniform.—Blue with White facings. Badge.—Str above. Nicknames.—The London Thieving Corps {iw., the initials of the Land TransportCorps of 1855-57). The Moke (or Muck) Train, or The Murdering Thieves (the initials of The Military Train of 1857-70) ; the first of the two becausehorses were exchanged for Spanish mules. DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY. 227 ^bc Cbaplain*6 H)cpartment Maltese Cross. Motto : In This Conquer. Uniform.—As per Regulations, but seldom worn except on active service. Notes.—Chaplains first received commissions in 1662. The present ChaplainsDepartment was formed in 1858. The relative rank is— Chaplain General to the Forces, as of the First Class, as of the Second Class, as of the Third Class, as of the Fourth Class, as Captains. Q 2 228 Zbc IRo^al Hrm^ fIDcbical Uniform.—Blue with dull cherry facings. Badge.—See above. Nicknames.— The Licensed Lancers, The Poultice Wollopers, TheLinseed Lancers, The Pills. Notes.—The Army Medical Staff was organised in 1873. 229 Zbc ©rbnancc Store H)epartincnt an^ ©rbuance Store Corp^.
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