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WW1 RSPCA Auxiliary Army Veterinary Corps Silk
WW1 RSPCA Auxiliary Army Veterinary Corps Silk Postcard. An extremally rare World War One silk postcard. Details regarding the beginnings of the RSPCA etc are below. Any questions or comments please ask.
This example for sale is a very scarce example featuring the badge of those serving with the R.S.P.C.A Auxiliary to the Army Veterinary Corps.
The First World War was the final 'fighting' war for the military horse. At the beginning of the war horses were used in battle but the inevitable devastating outcome was such that their role was then limited to the burden of moving munitions, supplies, men and artillery to the front line. Conditions were horrific. Sick and wounded horses were patched up and returned for duty through to the point at which they were deemed unfit and were despatched. MIllions of horses served and died, by 1915 some 5000 horses were being put 'out of action' every day.
In 1914 The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) had established a fund to 'allieviate the suffering of sick and wounded horses on the frontline'. The fund, which operated throughout the war, was given official recognition by the Army Council and became an Auxilliary of the Army Veterinary Corps. British newspapers carried extensive advertising for the cause (see example below) with images of field hospitals and injured horses, horses involved in deeds of bravery and injured soldiers asking that their horse be cared for. The fund raised more than £250,000 and helped provide AVC hospitals with trained men, operating theatres and supplies. At the beginning of the war the Army Veterinary Corps (AVC) comprised just over 100 officers and 300 men, by the end of the war that force had expanded more than tenfold and had treated some two and a half million injured animals.
This is a very rare and rarely seen World War One silk Postcard.
SellerAlan Eady Antiques
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Safforn Walden
Essex
Tel : 01799 501561
or : 07974807149
Non UK callers : +44 1799 501561 or +44 7974807149
This example for sale is a very scarce example featuring the badge of those serving with the R.S.P.C.A Auxiliary to the Army Veterinary Corps.
The First World War was the final 'fighting' war for the military horse. At the beginning of the war horses were used in battle but the inevitable devastating outcome was such that their role was then limited to the burden of moving munitions, supplies, men and artillery to the front line. Conditions were horrific. Sick and wounded horses were patched up and returned for duty through to the point at which they were deemed unfit and were despatched. MIllions of horses served and died, by 1915 some 5000 horses were being put 'out of action' every day.
In 1914 The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) had established a fund to 'allieviate the suffering of sick and wounded horses on the frontline'. The fund, which operated throughout the war, was given official recognition by the Army Council and became an Auxilliary of the Army Veterinary Corps. British newspapers carried extensive advertising for the cause (see example below) with images of field hospitals and injured horses, horses involved in deeds of bravery and injured soldiers asking that their horse be cared for. The fund raised more than £250,000 and helped provide AVC hospitals with trained men, operating theatres and supplies. At the beginning of the war the Army Veterinary Corps (AVC) comprised just over 100 officers and 300 men, by the end of the war that force had expanded more than tenfold and had treated some two and a half million injured animals.
This is a very rare and rarely seen World War One silk Postcard.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 5/JUN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Date 1917
George V Antiques Material Silk
Origin French
Item code as862a101
Status Sold
£325.00 
$441.71 
€385.52 
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Essex
Tel : 01799 501561
or : 07974807149
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