The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Insigne de l' Infanterie Coloniale brass badge, depicting an anchor, as issued to Vichy French colonial infantry.
This badge was acquired by NX525 Lieutenant Hugh Gregory Quail, a crew commander, A Squadron, 6 Division Cavalry Regiment, 2nd AIF. It was collected from a Vichy French Army Barracks on the first day of the occupation of Beirut by the AIF on 16 July 1941. Lieutenant Quail's Bren Gun Carrier and crew were amongst the first troops to enter the city on that day.
Black, wedge shaped cloth collar badge with a red anchor in the centre. This badge was acquired by NX525 Lieutenant Hugh Gregory Quail, a crew commander, A Squadron, 6 Division Cavalry Regiment, 2nd
Blackened metal helmet badge, as worn by Vichy French infantry, depicting an embossed flaming grenade. The letters 'RF' (Republique Francaise) are located on the bomb. This badge was acquired by NX5
Gold badge depicting two torches facing inwards towards a crest. This badge was acquired by NX525 Lieutenant Hugh Gregory Quail, a crew commander, A Squadron, 6 Division Cavalry Regiment, 2nd AIF. I
Khaki wedge shaped cloth badge with two red parallel stripes located at the top of the badge. Underneath these stripes is the number '17' in red, over a red anchor. This badge was acquired by NX525
Khaki, wedged shaped cloth badge with two yellow parallel stripes located at the top of the badge. Underneath these stripes is the number '24' in yellow, over a yellow anchor. This badge was acquire
Prix de Tir (for sharp shooting) brass badge depicting crossed Lebel Model 1892 rifles with a chain attached to each butt stock. This badge was acquired by NX525 Lieutenant Hugh Gregory Quail, a cr
