Historical information

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria.
In December 1941,the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.
The regimental association visited the 8/13th VMR Museum at Buna Barracks Albury on occasions.

Significance

Well made plaque in fine condition commemorating a WWII Regiment.

Physical description

Stained wooden shield - shaped plaque with 8th Cavalry Regiment insignia and two engraved panels.

Inscriptions & markings

Top panel " Presented to 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Museum Albury.". Lower Panel " From 8th Cavalry Regiment Victoria 1986."