Historical information

The 13th (Gippsland) Light Horse, a Citizen Military Forces unit was raised following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.

Physical description

Khaki woolen tunic with colour patches of 13th Armoured Regiment, metal buttons, Rising Sun collar badges and metal 'Australia' titles; fabric ribbon bar and overseas service chevrons.