Place | Europe: Western Front |
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Accession Number | REL/13501.002 |
Collection type | Heraldry |
Object type | Colour Patch |
Physical description | Brass; Wool flannel |
Maker |
Unknown |
Date made | c 1915-1919 |
Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Colour patch with ANZAC 'A' : Corporal L W A Breguet, 1st Division Signals
Description
Purple horizontally aligned rectangular colour patchfor 1 Divisional Signal Company, with brass 'A' in the centre, denoting Gallipoli service.
History / Summary
Worn at the head of the sleeve as a unit indicator by 2115 Corporal Leslie William A Breguet of 1 Divisional Signal Company. The brass 'A', approved for wear in 1917, denotes service on Gallipoli. Breguet enlisted on 19 April 1915 and served initially with 5 Battalion, AIF before transferring to signals. He returned to Australia on 21 March 1919.