| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29204 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Brass |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1908-1922 |
| Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 First World War, 1914-1918 Period 1900-1909 |
Hat badge : 16th County of London Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles)
Description
Blackened brass hat badge in the shape of a Maltese cross. Above the cross is a tablet with the words 'SOUTH AFRICA 1900-02'. This tablet is surmounted by an Imperial crown. In the centre of the cross is a circlet with the words '16TH COUNTY OF LONDON QUEEN'S WESTMINSTERS'. In the centre of the circlet is a portcullis surmounted by a ducal coronet.
History / Summary
One of two British regimental badges collected by Lieutenant Charles Selby Alfred Noad of 57 Battalion, AIF. Noad was born in Melbourne in March 1896 and enlisted in the AIF on 16 July 1915. He served initially as sergeant (regimental number 3110) with 6 Battalion before transferring to 57 Battalion. He won the Military Cross for his actions at Glencourse Wood on 25/26 September 1917 and embarked for return to Australia on 9 December 1918. He enlisted again during the Second World War and served with the number V39529. He was discharged with the rank of captain on 26 March 1947.