| Accession Number | REL/01644.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Colour Patch |
| Physical description | Wool flannel; Brass |
| Maker |
British Army Clothing Department |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1915-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Colour Patch : 1 Battalion, AIF
Description
Rectangular horizontally aligned colour patch, for 1 Battalion, AIF, divided green over black, with a brass letter 'A' in the centre, denoting service in Gallipoli.
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History / Summary
Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each sleeve from 1915. The brass 'A' denotes service in Gallipoli peninsula. It was approved for wear in embroidered form in 1916 and in the form of a brass letter in 1917.