ARMY REMOUNT SERVICE (2nd & 3rd Issue) WW1 & WW2

[Fatboy Ken]

Hello guys n gals,

I have a question to ask, which is causing me a problem, as no one can help me at the moment, so i am asking the forum as a whole.

Army Remounts Service (ASR)

I have acquired an ARS badge, which is slightly different from all the others i have seen, yet it seems correct.
Well, to me it does, which doesn't mean much really.

The problem is as follows;

The images of the following ARS "Cap" badge described in 2 book is as follows;
Kipling & King ARS (3rd issued badge) (KK.1046)[/I]
Badges & Insignia of the RASC & RCT & Their Predecessors (2-68 page 18)

This is the problem that i have;
At the bottom of both badges, but not explained in both books.

(2) An oval inscribed Army Remount Service surmounted by an Imperial crown. In the centre a horse rampant. In gilding metal (fig 1046). Also in bronze.

In all the images i have seen of both the early & late badges (1046 & 1047);

Within the oval strap/buckle; Army Remount Service (but below at the furthest point of the badges is (what i can only describe as "A Star")

I have come across the following ARS badge, in Bronze (KK 1046; or 2-68)

With a "BUCKLE" and not "A STAR" at the lowest point of the badge.

The badge in question is mm'd J.R. Gaunt London (curving upwards L-R)

Take a close look at the images and see if you can help me. It's one of 2 things,
1. Copy/Fake
2. A unseen cap badge [meaning that the other badges could be either collar badges or earlier cap badges]

Has anyone else got one of these badges in their collections which they know about ?

Thanks in advance

Kind regards
FBK

[dubaiguy]

Hi Ken
I have exactly the same badge, curved mm top rear, bottom strap buckle and on two tangs. It was item 129 at Bosleys 29/08/2018 badge auction.
Don't know if it is possible to track down their description on their website, but a member may have the auction catalogue.

I hope I've been of some help.
Mark

[dubaiguy]

Managed to get Bosleys description whilst dinner is being prepared. Doesn't tell you much though..............................

Army Remount Service rare WW1 OSD bronze cap badge. A fine cast crowned oval ‘ARMY REMOUNT SERVICE’; left facing rampant horse to centre. J.R. Gaunt London
Blades
VGC

[grenadierguardsman]

This Guant mark isnt in the Forum's maker marks file. The badge looks well made in my opinion. Dont forget though, both books you mention aren't 100% correct. This is not a dig, we all make mistakes and we nowadays have it easier to research. We have the internet.
Andy

[Phil2M]

Originally Posted by grenadierguardsman

This Guant mark isnt in the Forum's maker marks file. The badge looks well made in my opinion. Dont forget though, both books you mention aren't 100% correct. This is not a dig, we all make mistakes and we nowadays have it easier to research. We have the internet.
Andy

The makers mark section is very incomplete.

[grenadierguardsman]

I thought it might be Phil.
Andy