Colour patch : Administrative Headquarters, London, and Australian Headquarters, Egypt, AIF Accession Number: RELAWM13307.148

Description

Square colour patch for Administrative Headquarters, London, and Australian Hedaquarters, Egypt, AIF, divided vertically black (left) against white.

Contextual Description

Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each sleeve by both Administrative Headquarters (London) and Australian Headquarters, (Egypt) from 1918 until 1919.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM13307.148
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Colour Patch
Physical Description
Material: Wool flannel
Measurement
Overall: 37 mm height x 37 mm width
Date Made
c 1918-1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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