The regiment that would eventually become the 8th light horse regiment was formed at broadmeadows camp in victoria on 23 september 1914 as the 6th light horse regiment. In march 1915 a new scheme of unit identification was devised to replace the wearing of unit titles. Uniform is not to be worn at a meeting or demonstration held for a religious or political purpose. Badge charts, 1959i 4march 29some formation signs of the australian army. Colour patches 8th light horse victorian collections. Record of the australian imperial forces during the great war. On the other hand, for the aif, the colour patches became closely identified with individual units and jealously guarded as the very symbol of unit pride and cohesion. Colour patches australians in world war 1 research.
Sanitary section was formed from light horse troops. Display board of replica cloth colour patches, mounted in glass fronted wooden frame. Most white horses are actually grays with a fully white hair coat. Regimental colour patches australian light horse association. They are worn so that the brigade colour is to the lower front edge. Out of stock ww1 colour patch 8th light horse regiment aif out of stock. Colour patch for 1st light horse regiment, colour patch for. Regiments australians in world war 1 research guides at. Therefore there could be some confusion over colour patches, with some members of disbanded battalions reluctant to give up their colours. The pdf links below detail the various approvals for the collection, sale andor manufacture of insignia have been obtained from australian defence force boards, full details relative to each service are as shown within respective letters.
All aif formations had these patches in both world wars and they have reintroduced them to the current army. All the colour patches are in this volume, and you can also find them in the online edition of the official history, volume 3, on the australian war memorial website. Unit colour patches or simply known as colour patches identify the wearer as belonging to a military formation or unit it is believed that the australian system of colour patches is based upon the small patches of colours or tartan worn on the puggarees of the pith helmets of members of a number of british army units during the second boer war, the south african war of 18991902. There are many varieties of horse colors and names used to identify them. A horse with black skin but white or mixed dark and white hairs. Australian and canadian colour patches of world war 1a. The print can be framed as shown frame not included. Ww1 colour patch 8th light horse regiment aif welcome to. This image of some of the colour patches is from the official history of australia in the war of 19141918 by c. A ucp is worn on the puggaree of the slouch hat whilst the unit shoulder patch will incorporate the ucp normally with a border showing the units superior hq. The 11th light horse regiment was a composite regiment with two squadrons made up by recruits from the 1st military district which incorporated all of queensland, darwin and northern new south wales while the last squadron, c squadron was. Ww1 photos color shapes colour military police world war i troops division patches. Aif rectangular colour patch sizes other equipment.
The colour patches which identified units in the first aif were designed to show what division or service they belonged to, and also, in the case of infantry units, their brigade. Aif 4b 11 lhr australian light horse studies centre. The second aif used the same colour patches as the first aif with the difference that the patch was mounted on an oval of gray or beige felt to distinguish it. Colour patches were very important to australian soldiers as they signified who they were and when aif headquarters decided to create a new divisions 4th and 5th by splitting original battalions to form an experienced nucleus a great deal of angst was created among the troops who were leaving their mates and losing their colour patch. In the case of light horse regiments, the leading and lower colour on any shoulder should be the brigade colour i.
This consisted of cloth colour patches on the upper arms of a soldiers tunic. This almost caused a mutiny in the 1st aif, because battalions that had earned their reputation in some of the hardest action did not want to disband. This colour patch was based on that of the 8th battalion, 1st aif, with grey trim. Media in category colour patches of the australian army the following 200 files are in this category, out of 254 total. Regiments australians in world war 1 research guides. History of australian colour patches the australian war memorial. Overseas service chevrons in january 1918 the aif also approved the wearing of the overseas service chevrons which had been adopted by the british army. The 8th light horse regiment was formed as part of the 3rd australian light horse brigade. Jan 22, 2009 can someone please tell me the dimensions of the rectangular colour patches of the aif, eg 1st div, 4th bde and 5th div. Mixing orders of dress or mixing military and civilian dress is not permitted.
Aif, anzac, light horse, vdc on offer is an original copy of distinguishing colour patches of the australian military forces 19151951original 1999 edition. Can someone please tell me the dimensions of the rectangular colour patches of the aif, eg 1st div, 4th bde and 5th div. The australian armys system of colour patches arose from the need to solve an immediate problem. Aif 2b 6 lhr australian light horse studies centre. The australian imperial force in france during the main german offensive 1918. When the first australian imperial force aif set off for the middle east in 1914, the only badge it wore was on headgear and jacket collars. These patches were made from felt and should be warn on both shoulders.
Available in natural colour so you can stain to your liking or dark brown. Jpg from the collection of 4th19th prince of waless light horse regiment unit history room simpson barracks macleod victoria. Unit colour patch a short history colour patch store. Mar 01, 2000 on the other hand, for the aif, the colour patches became closely identified with individual units and jealously guarded as the very symbol of unit pride and cohesion. There is a section on nurses and womens war occupations. The first australian imperial force 1st aif was the main expeditionary force of the australian army during world war i. Unit colour patch register the army unit colour patches ucp were orginally designed in a simple manner,allowing other member to easily identify the members unit, division and battalion.
Examples may be found of uniforms in the period 1921 1943 with two colour patches that are the same e. Wwi collectables 19141918 for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The 11th light horse regiment was formed as part of the 4th australian light horse brigade, 1915, 4th contingent and attached to the australian division. Ww1 colour patch 8th light horse regiment aif welcome. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Home australia army patches colour patches world war 1 world war 1 colour patches light horse covid19 update. Light horse bandolier reproduction nice, quality reproduction of the wwi australian light horse 9 pouch bandolier. Home australia army patches colour patches world war 1 world war 1 colour patches light horse. Prior to the introduction of distinguishing colour patches on 8 march 1915, units of the australian imperial force were distinguished by corps letters and numerals. Mar 9, 20 ww1 aif australian imperial force colour patch chart. Most will eventually gray out to either a complete white or to a fleabitten coat, which retains speckles of the horses original colour. History of the 2nd australian light horse regiment a.
The army unit colour patches ucp were orginally designed in a simple manner,allowing other member to easily identify the members unit, division and battalion. Wwi collectables 19141918 for sale shop with afterpay. Even within each color classification there are numerous ways to describe a horses appearance. Ww1 original australian colour patch th light horse or 24th infantry battn. Flag of 1st light horse field ambulance, australian army medical corps 1914. Colour patches of the light horse 1st aif guidon 21st light horse regiment dress regulations 1906, 1st australian light horse new south wales lancers sheet1 page 2 1959i 4march 28r. The 8th light horse regiment was formed as part of the 3rd australian light horse brigade, 3rd contingent and attached to the australian division. The australian imperial force aif badges 19141918 31 july 2014 by dianne rutherford this is one of a series of blogs about first world war uniforms and covers the basic aspects of badges seen on australian imperial force uniforms. Due to the current covid19 virus crisis please note that orders may experience delays in getting posted. History of australian colour patches click the following article. Aif rectangular colour patch sizes other equipment great.
Colour patch display australian light horse colour. Australian wwi collectable patches 19141918 for sale ebay. A small number of colour patches were approved for the occupation force for japan in 1945 and 1946. Colour patch display australian light horse colour patches. Ww1,10th australian light horse puggaree and colour patch. A troop of the 6th light horse at liverpool training camp. Administration was issued at mena on 8 march 1915 detailing the colour patch for the 6th light horse regiment as others received their colours. Standing orders for uniform dress and equipment aif.
Colour patches of the aif infantry ww1 digger history. These badges were worn above the australia shoulder title by other ranks and on the collar, above or beside depending upon the jacket worn the general service badge, by officers. It was formed on 15 august 1914, following britains declaration of war on germany, initially with a strength of one infantry division and one light horse brigade. In order for the brigade colour to lead on both sleeves, the two patches must be mirror images of each other.
Unit colour patches are approximately 40 millimetres 1. Aif colour patches can any of you military historians tell me the shape and colours of the colour patches of the following 1st. N 1959ii 7october 6the light horse kyneton mounted rifles a flag seventy years old 1959ii 7october 16typical specimens of some cadet corps distinctive marks videon, b. Ww1 colour patch 7th light horse regiment aif 1916 1919 opposing quantity. History of australian colour patches the australian war. Gray horses can be born any color, and lighten as they age. Standing orders for uniform dress and equipment aif and. This guide focuses on australians serving in world war 1. Colour patches australians in world war 1 research guides. Jul 12, 2012 some 180 colour patches, primarily those of the aif, were depicted in the colour plate issued with the 1935 orders. It also includes some information relevant to great britain, other commonwealth nations and other combatant nations. Colour patch display australian light horse colour patches of the.
Colour patches for wwi uniforms are worn centrally on each shoulder with the top of the patch 1. Most will eventually gray out to either a complete white or to a fleabitten coat, which retains speckles of the horse s original colour. The dark blue band is 14 wide and the red bands are 18 wide. The australian imperial force aif badges 19141918 the. J 1959ii 7october 17michigan state police trophy 1959ii 7october 19newspaper clippings. The shape of a colour patch indicated the division or service the diamond shape was allotted to the second division. It is believed that the australian system of colour patches is based upon the small patches of colours or tartan worn on the puggarees of their pith helmets by a number of british army units during the south african war of 18991902. Items of clothing or equipment which are not of approved design of material are not to be worn as part of light horse uniform. Authorities for colour patches in world war 2 included, to a limited degree standing orders for dress 1935 as amended, ahq instructions issued principally by the director of ordnance services, and aif middle east geo until 1942. Some 180 colour patches, primarily those of the aif, were depicted in the colour plate issued with the 1935 orders. Ww1 aif australian imperial force colour patch chart.
Unit colour patches or simply known as colour patches are currently worn on the slouch hat in the australian army to identify the wearers unit. Light horse 4th light horse and artillery badges will be divided diagonally, the others horizontally. Unit colour patch of the australian imperial force. Colour patch store the australian military patches website. Does anyone have the official measurement and the reference. Colour patches of world war ii were generally smaller than those of world war i, with the world war ii square patch 38 millimetres 1. Showing every unit colour patch and record of principal engagements, casualties and amount of mayor bravery awards earned. The above illustrations are for patches worn on the left shoulder. The strength of attachment to the colour patches can be judged from the reaction of the various battalions identified for disbandment in the last year of the war. Unit colour patch of the royal australian regiment. How to distinguish horse color by name wikihow how to. The upper colour showed the battalion and the lower colour the brigade. I alreeady knew the patch system and am convinced that the blue was darker than sky blue. Horizontally aligned rectangular colour patch for 8 light horse regiment, aif, divided diagonally yellow left below light blue.