Hello Mike,
I think those fitting are rather strange, certainly not something I'd expect to see on any SAMIF badge, regarding their badges, the use of BVC as a badge was certainly documented at the time, with collections being made at the time of Vereeniging at the conclusion of hostilities, there was certainly more than "one" badge produced in Johannesburg.
For example, there was more than one variation of the badge shown in the MHS "Bulliten" in the 1960's and those were in a handsome frame which had existed since to was created at the end of the Anglo Boer War.
What people should understand is that this particular Corps was really little more than a normal Class C unit on a par with others like the Eastern Province Horse and Nesbitt's Horse, yes, I take into account the area in which they operated on anti commando duties, but, others such as Franz Steinaecker had similar issues, it was simply that they gained notoriety after the need to actually be seen to deliberately appease, both the enemy and the German Government.
I would be inclined to keep an open mind about your badge, but, I would like to see proof of the Pietersburg story.
Regards Frank
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Originally Posted by natal01
Here is a pic of the reverse showing the fittings. I have seen a pic of the BVC title that you mention, and always thought that it was the only one. The more I get into this hobby, the more I realise that all the standard reference works have missed a number of badges and variations. Not surprising , I suppose, but it has made me reluctant to dismiss anything until it has been carefully investigated.
Regards
Mike
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