| Accession Number | RELAWM13307.203 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Colour Patch |
| Physical description | Wool flannel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1916-1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Colour patch : 5 Division Mounted Troops and 12 Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Description
Vertically aligned rectangular colour patch for 5 Division Mounted Troops and 12 Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, diagonally divided white over red.
History / Summary
Worn as a distinguishing unit indication at the head of each sleeve from February 1916. This regiment was the mounted regiment of 5 Division from February-March 1916. The patch was cancelled in 1917.