| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34037 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Oxidised brass |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1930-1942 |
| Conflict |
Army organisation period 1930-1942 |
Collar badge : 60 Infantry Battalion (The Heidelberg Regiment)
Description
In the centre of a Maltese Cross, the numeral '60' on a red enamel field within a white enamel circle inscribed 'CELER ET AUDAX' (Swift and Bold). Surmounted by an Imperial crown highlighted in red and at the base a red enamel banner inscribed 'THE/HEIDELBERG/REGIMENT'. The badge has a green felt backing patch.
History / Summary
Collar badge worn by 60 Infantry Battalion (The Heidelberg Regiment) during the period 1930-1942. Most of this unit's badges were of enamelled brass, and oxidised and non-enamelled examples such as this are unusual. 60 Battalion's latin motto 'Celer et Audax' translates as 'Swift and Bold'.