| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM41035.008 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Cotton woven; Embroidery cotton thread |
| Location | Main Bld: Vietnam Gallery: Upper Level: APC |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Vietnam |
| Date made | c 1968-1971 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Unofficial cloth badge : 2 Troop, Armoured Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment
Description
Square badge with embroidered black border divided in two diagonally - bottom left to top right. Left half is red, right half is yellow. In the centre of the badge is a white shield with a white embroidered edge, emblazoned on the shield a black embroidered two-headed eagle with wings raised. Above the birds head is a black embroidered wreath shape with the numeral '2' embroidered in black in the centre.
History / Summary
Unofficial cloth insignia worn by Australian some members of 2 Troop, Armoured Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment in Vietnam. These badges were unofficial and were purchased at personal expense.