Colour patch with brass 'A' : Captain J T H Aram, 57 Battalion, AIF

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Accession Number REL/12846.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Colour Patch
Physical description Wool flannel; Brass
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1916-1917
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Vertically aligned rectangular colour patch for 57 Battalion AIF, divided vertically red (left) against black with a brass letter 'A', denoting service in Gallipoli, in the centre.

History / Summary

One of a pair of colour patches with brass Anzac 'A's for 57 Battalion AIF worn by Captain John Thomas Hamilton Aram who was killed in action at Polygon Wood on 25th September 1917. Aram also served with 2 Division Signal Company.