Historical information
The 34th Infantry Brigade was raised in Moratai and consisted of three Infantry Battalions.
Namely the 65th / 66th /and 67th Battalions.
On the 23rd November 1948 they became the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions.
The Royal Australian Regiment became the key component of the new Australian Regular Army.
The 34th Battalion 1RAR/ 2 RAR and 3 RAR saw service in WW11 in Korea and Vietnam.
Physical description
Gilded brass hat badge showing a round wattle wreath with "St Edwards" crown over a kangaroo and 2 crossed .303 rifles.
Inscriptions & markings
Kangaroo and wattle are distinctly Australian - from the TAC signs of the parent units. Crossed rifles represents the infantry nature of the Regiment.
