Get the best deals on world war ii australian collectable military patches. Australian infantry unit colour patches 19211949 digger history. During world war 2, australian imperial force unit colour patches were. A history of the royal australian armoured corps 19271972. The 49th battalion lower colour was therefore light blue. The australian army wore colour patches from 1915 to 1950, as a means of distinguishing units. Examples may be found of uniforms in the period 1921 1943 with two colour patches that are the same e. Australian military police history web site, 2001 and information on units and colour patches supplied by keith glyde from his book distinguishing colour patches of the australian military forces 1915 to 1951.
Usually worn in pairs, as a fully embroidered patch, this patch is sold singly. Australian army unit colour patches 1987 2008 books on. Worn by all who served on the home front in this corps during the second world war. It is one of the few colour photos known to exist of australian camouflage of the period. Jul 29, 2017 jul 29, 2017 colour patches of various australian army units. My aim is to provide items at an affordable price to collectors around australia. If you are after a id chart or poster for great war wwi colour patches then click here. During the world wars and the years in between, australian soldiers wore cloth patches of various shapes and colours on their upper sleeves to indicate to which unit or formation they belonged. Wwii collectable patches 19391945 for sale shop with. It can take many different forms and can be at many different levels. Ww2 australian unit colour patches page 2 militarianz.
Unit colour patch a short history colour patch store. Patches, united states, original period items, ww ii 1939. Colour patch no 4sold, no 6sold, no 7 sold, no 8 sold, no 10sold, no 12sold, no 14 sold. No correspondence will be entered into on this matter as it is final. The second australian imperial force second, or 2nd, aif was the name given to the volunteer personnel of the australian army in world war ii. Hat badges of the australian army 19481971 alfred n. See more ideas about patches, military and military insignia. Festberg the australian army slouch hat and rising sun badge rick grebert australian army unit colour patches 1987. The use of colour patches was discontinued in 1949 when the british system of embroidered shoulder titles, formation signs and lanyards was adopted. Historical information history of australian army colour patches in ww1 and ww2. The patches of the australian forces, 19141918, are shown on the australian war memorial website along with an outline of the formation of each battalion. The first division had a rectangular patch, the second division had a. A flag is a symbol or emblem identifying a group of people. Australian army vehicles and camouflage in wwii by laurie wright.
Cloth badge in the shape of a bowtie made for the australian contingent to the boer war, 1900. On the wreath surrounding shield, latin motto inscribed. Colour patches were worn on australian uniforms to indicate the division, battalion and brigade of the solider. Allied militaria is an online store based in western australia with a focus on military artefacts and collectables from the nations of allied forces. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. Post ww2 era royal australian army dental corps uniform. Therefore there could be some confusion over colour patches, with some members of disbanded battalions reluctant to give up their colours. Home australia army patches colour patches world war 2 colour patches ww2 full size corps and army units covid19 update. Our upload feature allows website visitors to add related ww2 images and other historic documents for educational purposes.
Ww2incolor is made up of a large ww2 photograph collection of over 45 thousand images which have been viewed over 110 million times over the last few years. You can find out more about interpreting colour patches in our world war i. 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. Jb military antiques bulk postage discounts apply when you. History of australian colour patches the australian war. During the world wars and the years in between, australian soldiers wore cloth patches of various shapes and colours on their upper sleeves to. World war ii australian collectable military patches for. This fine reproduction pair of colour patches are bevo embriodered correct as to the original pattern. Patches, united states, original period items, ww ii 193945, militaria, collectibles. This image of some of the colour patches is from the official history of australia in the war of 19141918 by c. These fantastic full size reproduction patches are great for displays and.
Under the defence act 1903, neither the parttime militia nor the fulltime permanent military force pmf could serve outside australia or its territories unless they volunteered to do so. Anzac day parade in brisbane, queensland, 25 april 2007. Unit colour patch of the australian imperial force. The sand and khaki green are the more typical of the camouflage colours on australian vehicles during ww2. Australian wwii collectable patches 19391945 for sale. A highquality reproduction patch on a khaki ironon background, with laser cut border to minimise fraying. Recently purchased collection of original ww2 australian colour patches.
Marchers in world war ii australian uniforms, wearing the colour patch of the 2 8th battalion. The australian armys system of colour patches arose from the need to solve an immediate problem. Distinguishing colour patches of the australian military forces 19151951. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Units list of the australian military police from 1939 to 1951. The colour patch, although not unique among armies, was perhaps more highly prized by australian soldiers due to the absence of other regimental badges. Australian, ww2, line of communications, provost company colour patches. Highcount stitched embroidery on the circle and lettering, this is the patch won on the upper sleeve by members of the vdc in uniform. Ww2 australian army chaplains or jewish colour patches ebay. Note how the this colour blends in with the brickwork of the building in the background. History of australian colour patches the australian war memorial. In july, 1987 it was decided to permit the wearing of colour patches again, on the puggaree of the hat khaki fur felt.
Army colour patch register, 19151949 australian army. Australian military police history web site, 2001 and information on units and colour patches supplied by keith glyde from his book distinguishing colour patches of the australian military forces 1915 to 1951 a reference guide. History book australian armys system of colour patches arose from the need to id the unit of a soldier in and out of the battlefield field. History of australian colour patches click the following article. Jb military antiques offered is an original australian army dental corps set of uniform patches. This sale is for a pair of patches, either christian. Jul 29, 2017 colour patches of various australian army units. A further proof of the difference in the philosophies behind the australian and canadian systems was what became of the colour patches after the war. Australian and canadian colour patches of world war 1a. However, you must remember the 49th was formed as a composite battalion with some battalions disbanded, because of the massive casualties suffered. Their use continued after the war, despite the adoption of regimental badges, until the reorganisation of the australian army in the late 1940s, when they were first abandoned. Book australian army colour patches victorian collections.
Hi jonathan, all ranks of the 2nd brigade afa of the 1st division wore a horizontal rectangular colour patch divided diagonally with the red on top an ww2 australian unit colour patches page 2 militarianz. World war ii australian collectable military patches for sale. Likewise, the 2th and 211th australian infantry battalion colour patches were, in 1943, with others varied in shape to the 9th australian division tshaped patch, their colours respectively black superimposed on midgreen, and white superimposed on midgreen, both on a gray backing, all colours in tshape. 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. 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. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Colour patches australians in world war 1 research. Unit colour patch of the royal australian regiment. Colour patch store the australian military patches website.
Second division colour patch, probably 24th battalion. Post ww2 era royal australian army dental corps uniform unit. Colour patches australians in world war 1 research guides at. Royal australian artillery, 1st australian corps colour patch.
Colour patches of various australian army units army. Australian army unit colour patches 1987 2008 by p. Please view my other militaria, we ship with combined post to save you money. Due to the current covid19 virus crisis please note that orders may experience delays in getting posted. Monday, september 1, 2008 image 20th brigade colour patches 2th infantry battalion. These fantastic full size reproduction patches are great for displays and presentations. Colour patches were worn on australian uniforms to indicate the division, battalion and brigade of the. When made mid 20th century made by laurence kay maker significance colour patches make units easier to find in large camps. Ww2 australian colour patches tray 3 henrys military.