The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Red square colour patch for Railway Operating Companies with a purple diamond in the centre.
Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each sleeve of the six Australian light railway operating companies from 1918. In the centre of the colour patch each company wore a brass numeral respective of their company's number.
Square colour patch, for 2 Australian Light Railway Operating Company, AIF, with a purple diamond in the centre and a brass numeral '2'. Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each
Square red colour patch, for 2 Australian Light Railway Operating Company, AIF, with a purple diamond in the centre and a brass numeral '2'. Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of e
Blue triangular colour patch, for Australian Mechanical Transport Companies, AIF, showing a white triangle in the centre. Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each sleeve from 191
Diamond shaped colour patch, for 18 Battalion AIF, divided horizontally across centre, purple over dark green. Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each sleeve from 1915.
Purple square colour patch for Administrative Headquarters, AIF, with a light brown stripe diagonally across the centre. Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each sleeve from 1916
Black square colour patch for 4 Australian Pioneer Battalion, AIF, with a crossed pick and axe above the numeral '4' embroidered in purple. Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of ea
