| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/13635.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Colour Patch |
| Physical description | Felt |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Colour Patch : 2/16 Infantry Battalion, AIF
Description
Colour patch of 2/16 Infantry Battalion AIF, showing a small horizontally aligned rectangle, divided white over blue, on a grey diamond shaped background.
History / Summary
Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each sleeve on Middle Eastern or European service, and sometimes on the slouch hat puggaree in tropical service.