The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 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 AIF Forces on 16 July 1941. Lieutenant Quail's Bren Gun Carrier and crew were amongst the first troops to enter the city on that day.
Blackened metal helmet badge with an embossed face of Medusa with radiating rays behind the head. The letters RF (Republique Francaise) are located beneath the head. This badge was acquired by NX525
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
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
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
Silver Prix de Tir Grenadier, sharp shooting badge for grenadiers, depicting a flaming grenade with a chain attached to either side of the bomb. This badge was acquired by NX525 Lieutenant Hugh Greg
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
