I collect British Indian Army, and often forget there is that little sub forum down there. South Africa has it's own section that is even less active than the obscure Indian one.
Well, at any rate, I fully agree that collectors should be aware that 1947 is not the date when badges were actually changed. The same applies with British crown changes, such as QVC ending in 1901, or KC ending in 1953. It surely took years to effect the change.
But collectors need a reference point to date badges and these dates do serve such a purpose.
CB
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