The Agony of the RASC Cap Badge

[Wollyback]

Whilst I'm sure it's just my inexperience, but of all the cap badges that I stumble across in postcards and photos the one that causes me the greatest amount of agonies is that belonging to the RASC and I've probably misplaced many a pour soul because of it. So if anyone's got the time to glance at these, I'd really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks in advance - Tony.

[Tyneside Chinaman]

Hi, The one in the middle is East Surrey or more likely Devons he's wearing a curved infantry shoulder title. regards John

[Wollyback]

Many thanks, as always, John!

[Jerry B]

I hate to be picky, but they were the ASC until after the wars end I think.

[Jerry B]

Here is the details on when the change took place.

On 25th November 1918 the Army Service Corps became the Royal Army Service Corps, the prefix Royal granted by Army Order 362 for services during the Great War.

[Staffsyeoman]

I'd agree that the chap in the middle is Devons - the curved shoulder title also distances it from the ASC.

[Wollyback]

I hate to be picky, but they were the ASC until after the wars end I think.

Jerry, if helping the blind to see is 'being picky' then in my case, can I suggest you bring a shovel as well next time! Appreciate that - thanks!!!

[Wollyback]

I'd agree that the chap in the middle is Devons - the curved shoulder title also distances it from the ASC.

Thanks, Phil ... if only there were crumbs and a bit of jam and cream down his tunic we could have removed all doubt!!