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AIM25: Royal Armouries Library, London: Royal Armouries and Office of Ordnance (1313 words) |
 | Administrative/Biographical history: The Office of the Armoury and the Ordnance Office both evolved in the early 15th century from the activities of the Privy Wardrobe, one of the departments of the Royal Household, with offices at the Tower of London. |
| The first Master of the Ordnance was appointed in 1414, and the Ordnance Office became responsible for the supply of munitions and equipment to the army and navy. |
| In the early 19th century the Board of Ordnance, which was responsible for the maintenance of the collection, began the process of re-organising the displays on a more academic basis. |
| Army Ordnance Corps (988 words) |
| The history of the Army Ordnance Corps can be traced back to the Board of Ordnance, which originated in the 15th century and existed till 1855. |
| In 1986 the Board of Ordnance was transferred to Secretary of State for War. |
| Ordnance is also responsible for Ammunition Management for the complete range of Munitions from a pistol bullet to a Bofors Shell and all Missiles. |
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