Accessory - COLOUR PATCH AND CHEVRONS, 1914-1919

Historical information

The letter "A" is for "Anzac". Issued to those who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula and surrounding Islands, Hospital ships etc and worn as is on the Colour Patches. Instituted in 1917. Service Chevrons are worn on the right arm below the elbow of your uniform. The red one is for those who embarked in 1914, the blue, one for each year of service after. Instituted in 1918.
These belonged to Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233 AIF. Refer 1661.3, 1682.5, 1663P.

Physical description

.1) Colour patches, 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, 2 red triangles set onto dark blue felt with a dark dot on the left red triangle. A brass letter "A" is attached to the patch.
.2) Same as point .1).
.3) Chevrons, 4 blue and 1 red "V" shaped cloth chevrons sewn on to khaki piece of uniform.

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