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Photograph - Framed Photograph: Drum Major 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment c.1936-1960, Drum Major 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment c.1936-1960

  • Australian Army Drum Major Victorian Infantry

    Drum Major 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment c.1936-1960. Australian Army. (Original)

  • Australian Army Drum Major Victorian Infantry

    Drum Major 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment c.1936-1960. Australian Army. (Framed, restored)

  • Australian Army Drum Major Victorian Infantry

    Drum Major 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment c.1936-1960. Australian Army. (Full Quality)

  • Australian Army Drum Major Victorian Infantry
  • Australian Army Drum Major Victorian Infantry
  • Australian Army Drum Major Victorian Infantry

Historical information

The image shows the Drum Major of the 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment between 1936-1960. He wears the uniform of the regiment which is similar to that of the Royal Fusiliers, with whom the 6th Battalion was affiliated. The Royal Melbourne Regiment was amalgamated into the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960.

Physical description

RP5/6-00811-1 is the original coloured photograph printed on card (now fragile).
RP5/6-00811-2 is a print of the digitally restored image what has been framed.

Inscriptions & markings

Drum Major 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment c.1936-1960.

Subjects

References

  • Bold Steady Faithful – 6th Battalion, Royal Melbourne Regiment by Ron Austin
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