Historical information

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Citizen Military Forces, superseded 16th (Indi) Light Horse in 1920. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.

Significance

Well presented set of regimental badges relating to citizen soldiers of North East Victoria.

Physical description

Framed set of one hat badge and pair of collar badges of 8th (Indi) Light Horse Regiment

Inscriptions & markings

8 / Light Horse / Indi