| Accession Number | RELAWM13307.034 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Colour Patch |
| Physical description | Wool flannel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Colour patch : 5 Divisional Cyclist Company, AIF
Description
Vertically aligned rectangular colour patch for 5 Australian Divisional Cyclist Company, AIF, showing a central red rectangle on a white background. Note Australian and New Zealand Forces Circular Memo No 52, dated 20 April 1916, shows a central red square.
History / Summary
Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each sleeve from early 1916 until July 1916 when the company was absorbed by 1 ANZAC Corps Cyclist Battalion.