Cloth Collar Badge : 17 Regiment Colonial Infantry, Vichy France Accession Number: REL25381

Description

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.

Contextual Description

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.

Details

Accession Number
REL25381
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Badge
Physical Description
Material: Wool
Date Made
c 1940-1941
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery, Gallery 1
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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