Thoughts please, gentlemen.

[Frank Kelley]

Does anyone know for certain what this is?
Actually, I think I should have posted this in the Indian section.

[peter monahan]

There was a Bombay Volunteer Rifle Corps in the Auxilliary Force India [1922-1947] but I don't think that's it. Otherwise, can't think off hand of an Indian unit with those initials.

However, there were dozens, even hundreds, of small units in the Empire and Commonwealth, many of whom used brass shoulder titles between the 1870s and WWII. So.. Bermuda? Barbados? Barroda? Bong Bong [Aus]?

[Frank Kelley]

Hello Peter,
Never mind, it was worth a try, it annoys me, simply because I don't know.
Regards Frank

Originally Posted by peter monahan

There was a Bombay Volunteer Rifle Corps in the Auxilliary Force India [1922-1947] but I don't think that's it. Otherwise, can't think off hand of an Indian unit with those initials.

However, there were dozens, even hundreds, of small units in the Empire and Commonwealth, many of whom used brass shoulder titles between the 1870s and WWII. So.. Bermuda? Barbados? Barroda? Bong Bong [Aus]?

[GriffMJ]

Something .... Volunteer Corps?

[Frank Kelley]

I think that is a very safe assumption to make!

[peter monahan]

Frank

I understand completely and apologize for the semi-facetious tone of my post. Not knowing is the curse of the curious!

Peter

[Frank Kelley]

LOL Peter, certainly no need whatsoever to apologize, it just annoys me, not knowing!

[slick_mick]

Bush Veldt Carbineers at a guess?

Mick

[Frank Kelley]

The Bush Veldt Carbineers only existed for less than eight months in 1901 and their badges were normally incised from brass, most were made by List Brothers in Johannesburg and have been done to death, original examples are rare, this wretched thing is certainly not a Bush Veldt Carbineers.

Originally Posted by slick_mick

Bush Veldt Carbineers at a guess?

Mick

[Traist]

Can you post a picture of the back? Regards Andrew

[tarabelle]

Theres a ref at the link below that looks to read BVC Batt and some connection to the womens auxiliary air force ?

not a registered user on the site so i cant see if its got any relevance

https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk...ary-air-force/

[Frank Kelley]

LOL Andrew,
I see the mere mention of those wretched brigands has got you excited!
This is cast and has nothing whatsoever in common with that "Australian Major" and his lads.
Kind regards Frank

Originally Posted by Traist

Can you post a picture of the back? Regards Andrew

[RACT]

British Columbia Volunteers perhaps?

[Traist]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

LOL Andrew,
I see the mere mention of those wretched brigands has got you excited!
This is cast and has nothing whatsoever in common with that "Australian Major" and his lads.
Kind regards Frank

One has to be hopeful, yes, it is high on my wants list. This badge has an Indian feel about it. Regards Andrew

[GriffMJ]

MHS Bulletin Index 9: 41-45 / 161-180. 1990-1995.
MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY “Bulletin”
Index 9: Vols. 41 – 45, Issues 161 – 180, 1990 - 1995

OUTSTANDING QUERIES ON UNIDENTIFIED BADGES
BVC within laurel wreath, QVC 42.6*

Looks like that is the cap badge to the ST?