Colour patch : 2 Australian Pioneer Battalion, AIF

Accession Number RELAWM13307.143
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Colour Patch
Physical description Wool flannel
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1916
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Black square colour patch for 2 Australian Pioneer Battalion, AIF, with a crossed pick and axe above the numeral '2' embroidered in purple. This is a right shoulder colour patch.

History / Summary

Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each sleeve from 1916.