| Place | Middle East: French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon, Lebanon, Beirut Tripoli Area, Beirut |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25381 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Wool |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 1 - Mediterranean: Lebanon-Syria |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | c 1940-1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Cloth Collar Badge : 17 Regiment Colonial Infantry, Vichy France
Description
Khaki wedge shaped cloth badge with two red parallel stripes located at the top of the badge. Underneath these stripes is the number '17' in red, over a red anchor.
History / Summary
This badge was acquired by NX525 Lieutenant Hugh Gregory Quail, a crew commander, A Squadron, 6 Division Cavalry Regiment, 2nd AIF. It was collected from a Vichy French Army Barracks on the first day of the occupation of Beirut by AIF Forces on 16 July 1941. Lieutenant Quail's Bren Gun Carrier and crew were amongst the first troops to enter the city on that day.