Historical information

Trooping of the 20th Light Horse guidon through the streets of Seymour Victoria to mark a significant occasion in the towns long connection with the Regiment. A parade involving seven Ferret Scout cars was an unusual event. This photograph was displayed in the ORs Mess at the 8th/13th VMR depot Wangaratta until closure of the depot when the photo was passed to the Regimental Collection.

Significance

Rare photograph of a mounted escort to a regimental guidon during the 1970s using ferret scout cars.

Physical description

Black and White photograph mounted on chipboard backing with black chamfered edges showing 7 Ferret Scout cars in two ranks in parade order on a road in a rural setting flanked by gum trees.

Inscriptions & markings

On plastic name plate at centre lower edge of photo "B Squadron 8th/13th VMR 20th LH Guidon and Escorts, Seymour. Commanders L to R Front Row Lt. Mclean, Sgt. Roue, W.O.1 Pratt, Sgt. Walters, Sgt. Pethybridge.