Historical information

This flag is a large representation of the colourpatch worn by members of the 6th Battalion and later the 2/6th Battalion.

Significance

This flag is a large representation of the colourpatch worn by members of the 6th Battalion and later the 2/6th Battalion.

Physical description

Large rectangular textile flag in wooden frame. The flag is made up of two rectangles stacte on top of each other. The top rectangle is purple, whilst the lower rectangle is a dark red. Centrally an additional panel has been stiched in, which closely matches the colours of the larger rectangles in the background. This central panel also bears a large yellow number 6.There are three small tears in the top right hand corner of the flag
Located in the bottom left of the frame is a yellowed piece of paper which describes the flag and its colouring ( incorrectly)