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.
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Accession Number
REL25381
Physical Description
Material: Wool
Gallery location
Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery, Gallery 1
Copyright
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