| Place | Africa: South Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM14445.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Brass |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | c 1902 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
Collar badge : Trooper H S Dodds, 5 Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse
Description
Brass collar badge for the Australian Commonwealth Horse (2nd pattern) showing a Rising Sun with a semi-circular voided 'AUSTRALIA' beneath the rays, over a King's crown on a straight bar with a pattern of twists.
History / Summary
This badge was worn by 12 Trooper Herbert Sydney Dodds, who served with A Squadron, 5 Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse (5 ACH) in the Boer War. This squadron was raised mainly from members of the New South Wales Lancers, a militia unit. 5 ACH was one of 8 Commonwealth Battalions raised in early 1902. All arrived in South Africa too late to see much, if any, active service. Dodds left Sydney aboard the transport Columbian on May 1902 and returned to Australia in August 1902 aboard the Manchester Merchant.