ARMY JUNIOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC
 

Looking for information and dates.
1. When was the AJSM formed and when was it disbanded?
2. Where they based in Kneller Hall?

Any information would be appreciated.

Ian

Based at the RAC Junior Leaders Regiment at Bovington at some point. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/6116077831/

Tim

Tim,
Thanks for your reply and the Facebook link. I notice that there are a variety of cap badges worn in the photos. When did the AJSM cap badge come into use?
Regards
Ian

The AJSM cap badge is listed in COSA in 1987 and 1993. NSN 132-0922

I think the AJSM disappeared with demise of junior soldier units in the early 1990s so the badge was in use for about six years?

Tim

Thank you again Tim. It seems to be a difficult badge to get hold of. I have been trying for a while now. Grateful for the information.
Regards,
Ian

Ian, a relatively scarce cap badge on the quiet. I suspect only made in anodised alluminium. Have only found these made by LB&B, flat backed and typical of late AA badges. There are collars too.

They do turn up though.

Regards all

Bess

LB&B Cap badge for sale on American eBay :

https://www.ebay.com/itm/British-Arm...-/284089687148

Also a set of cap and collars from Aussie dealer :

https://rustys.net.au/products/army-...f-music-badges

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They obviously travel well . . .!

AJSM
 

Anyone know what Button they wore?
Bob

Thsnks Mike. Yes, anodised seems to be the only reference I have found.
Regards
Ian

like Bess only have the a/a London Badge and Button co ltd
Collars unmarked
part of CADMUS , a/a collection

Further research indicates that the the AJSM only existed from about 1987 to 1992 when junior entry ended. There were ‘schools’ at Bovington and Pirbright.

Tim

Aswell as the AJSM in a/a marked LONDON BADGE & BUTTON CO LTD I have a version I brought from Thetford Mil fair a few years back that is marked LONDON BADGE & BUTTON CO LTD with the letter S stamped on the end of the slider. I was told it was made in Silver therefore the S being stamped on slider. See photo's
Jerry

Nice one Jerry. It is the A/A pattern that I am looking for. I shall continue with ny quest.
Regards.
Ian

It states in one if the pictures that 85 was the last intake for the RAC Junior Band.