Historical information
Dancing Devil hat badge was originally privately comissioned and purchased by members of 13th LHR circa 1916, in recognition that the 13th LHR was nicknamed "The Devils Own" This hat badge was unauthorised but still worn by members of the 13th Light Horse Regiment while on operations on the Western Front.
Significance
An unauthorised hat badge of the 13th LHR used by members of the Regt while on operations on the Western Front.
Physical description
Brass Hat Badge, dancing devil with pitch fork above wreath with 13 ALH inscibed. Two lugs on rear.
Inscriptions & markings
"13 ALH" inscribed on base of wreath