Uniform - Colour Belt, 58/32 Infantry Battalion City of Essendon Regiment

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Historical information

This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 1956

Significance

Used to carry the Battalions colours

Physical description

Physical Description
Green felt sash with red leather lining. Sash had gold trim and an inscribed silver plate on the face. The battalions battle honours are embroidered in spun gold thread on red silk banners in front of a lightly coloured wattle bush. The regimental badge is spun gold/ silver and red silk.
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This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 1956

Inscriptions & markings

This Belt was presented by the City of Essendon on occasion of presentation of the New Colours 25 November 1956

Subjects

Identifier

D5/6-00161

Materials

FELT, Leather, GOLD, BRASS, SILVER

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