Historical information
The 8th Light Horse was raised from companies of the colonial Victorian Mounted Rifles located in North-east Victoria following federation. In 1912 a major reorganisation of the Australian military forces resulted in the regiment being renumbered 16th Light Horse. Following World War One the regiment reverted to 8th Light Horse with the territorial title Indi Light Horse.
Physical description
Metal hat badge of 8th Australian Light Horse (VMR) worn during the period 1900-1912., and with motto 'Timeo Nec Sperno'
