Historical information
1st Battalion Australia is an Infantry Battalion of the Australian Army. The 1st Battalion can be traced back to 1854 as a unit of Volunteer Rifles raised in New South Wales.
The Battalion was active during periods 1914-1919, 1921-1930 and 1957-1971.
The Battalion is still in existence as the 1st/19th Battalion Royal NSW Regiment.
Significance
The Plaque is an original.
Physical description
Wooden Plaque, tri shadark brown background, ?metal blue plaque with the RAR Badge, 1st Battalion underneath the badge, Red US Badge for Commendation.
Inscriptions & markings
RAR, !st Battalion
