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Traist · #1 22-04-17, 10:23 AM

Hi, I just picked up this badge. I believe that it is "Brands Berede Skutters" WW1. I have never seen one before, so happy to have it. Regards Andrew

Alex Rice · #2 22-04-17, 02:04 PM

Nice one, never even heard of them!!!

Roy · #3 22-04-17, 02:05 PM

Hi Andrew,

That's a new one on me too.

Well done!

Cheerio,

Roy

Traist · #4 22-04-17, 02:45 PM

Thank you. Have a great evening. Andrew

54Bty · #5 22-04-17, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traist

Hi, I just picked up this badge. I believe that it is "Brands Berede Skutters" WW1. I have never seen one before, so happy to have it. Regards Andrew

The National Archive have mention of "Botha's Berede Skutters".

Marc

Traist · #6 22-04-17, 06:29 PM

Thanks Marc. I need to investigate this. Have a great evening. Andrew

Frank Kelley · #7 22-04-17, 06:42 PM

Brandse Vrystaat Schutter's simply wore a contraction, often, although, certainly not always, bi lingual, of their initials on their hats and on occasion, on their epaulettes whilst actually in GWSA.

Traist · #8 22-04-17, 06:58 PM

Thanks Frank, after further investigation, I see Tylden has Brands Horse listed and then mentioned was also called Brands Skutters, not Berede. I have found Findlay has Botha's Berede Skutters listed. I am happy that this is it. Thank you everyone. Regards Andrew

Brian Conyngham · #9 23-04-17, 04:35 AM

Nice find Andrew.

Traist · #10 23-04-17, 10:37 AM

Thanks Brian.