Army Service Corps

[Bantam]

Hi All,
Another Officers versin in S/G this one is post 1910 by J.Gaunt.
Regards,
Bantam

[fougasse1940]

Two post 1947 RASC badges with the raised crown and broader star.
Left the OR's version, right the Officers chrome, gilt, blue enamel garter and red enamel backing to the cypher.

Regards,
fougasse1940

[Bantam]

Originally Posted by fougasse1940

It's a beauty in its detail. It has three threaded posts at the rear, one at the top & two east-west at the bottom. Do yours still have the original nuts? I'd love to see those.
It was in a very sorry state when I got it. I cleaned and straightened it. I'm thinking of having it properly re-gilded and a black enamel backing made for it.

Hi Fougasse 1940,
I will get a photo done for you as soon as I can of both my pouch badges.The one still retains its original backing screws.
Its great to find someone whose obviously enthusiastic about A.S.C and R.A.S.C.
Regards,
Bantam.

[fougasse1940]

Originally Posted by Bantam

Hi All,
Thank you for your comments.One of the reasons for me staring collecting A.S.C. and its successors was the variation in the number of strikings.
Here are a few more unusual patterns.They are both S/G officers one with an extra "S" and the other frosted silver.I have not photographed the rear of the badge due to it being back in its frame.
Regards
Bantam

I have an OR's badge with an extra I, 1923-1935 Indian Army Service Corps.
Any idea what the S might stand for?

Regards,

fougasse1940.

[fougasse1940]

Originally Posted by Bantam

Thank you Alan.I have attached to this reply a photo of The ASC Volunteers Officers and Other Ranks Pattern and again you have the anomaly of the different pattern.
Regards
Bantam

Apparently that's the regular ASC officers badge, the OR's in white metal is definately Volunteers.

Regards,

fougasse1940.

[Bantam]

Hi Fougasse 1940,
No idea why there is an extra "S" I'm sorry,but its definately British Officers.
As promised here are both pouch badges I had to photograph the one without the gilt in its frame but it is exactly the same as the other without the screw fittings.
1) Pouch without gilt but enamel correct.
2) Pouch front good gilding but with enamel relacement.
3) Pouch back with correct fitting.
Regards
Bantam

[Bantam]

Hi Fougasse1940,
File too big so I had to reduce size.Hope this helps.
Regards,
Bantam

[fougasse1940]

Originally Posted by Bantam

Hi Fougasse 1940,
No idea why there is an extra "S" I'm sorry,but its definately British Officers.
As promised here are both pouch badges I had to photograph the one without the gilt in its frame but it is exactly the same as the other without the screw fittings.
1) Pouch without gilt but enamel correct.
2) Pouch front good gilding but with enamel relacement.
3) Pouch back with correct fitting.
Regards
Bantam

KK Vol. 1 p. 256 mentions the Supply Detachment, Harwich Infantry Volunteer Brigade. So my guess would be Supply...
The back is a great help, Thanks. I found some matching square brass nuts, all I've got to do now is round of the sharp corners a bit. Next step, try to find a badgeless pouch...

Regards,
fougasse1940

[Bantam]

Hi Fougasse 1940,
I never thought about what the extra "S" was but your explanation very logical,thanks.
I'm glad the photo helped good luck in your search.
Regards
Bantam

[Bantam]

Hi All,
Here's some more examples from collection.
1) Edward V111 officers s/g J.Gaunt.2) Officer Service Dress small plaque Firmin.3)Other Ranks no makers mark.
Regards
Bantam

[Bantam]

Hi All,
George V R.A.S.C. 1)Officers All Gilt and Enamel.2) Officers Service Dress.3)Officers All Gilt and Enamel with blades.
Regards
Bantam

[Bantam]

Hi All,
Here's George V1 version of Officers in 1) Gilt and Enamel by Firmin.2)Silver and Enamel by J.Gaunt.Note Large "P"I believe this stands for silver plate.
Regards
Bantam

[fougasse1940]

Originally Posted by Bantam

Hi All,
Here's George V1 version of Officers in 1) Gilt and Enamel by Firmin.2)Silver and Enamel by J.Gaunt.Note Large "P"I believe this stands for silver plate.
Regards
Bantam

Left the post 1937 proper cypher version, right the post 1947 raised crown version.
"P" is indeed plate, in this case gilt and chrome?
Nice collection, you seem to have them all!
Do you have a GviR "wrong" cypher Officers or OSD bronze as well, as I've never seen those, were they made at all?


Regards,
fougasse 1940.

[Bantam]

Hi Fougasse 1940,
Well I thought I had them all until I was corrected about the 1949 high crown pattern and I also have not got a Kings Crown George V1 A/A which sells for an exorbitant amount of money.I've seen them fetch over £600.00 each.
Here are some more examples.
1) O.S.D. K/C George V1
2) O.S.D. K/C George V1 in a more rounded shape than normal star with matching collars.
Regards
Bantam.

[Bantam]

Here's a pair of Edward V111 O.S.D. matching collars.Note small Firmin plaque.
Regards
Bantam