Historical information

In 1948, following the completion of the demobilisation process, the Citizens Military Force was reformed and the Battalion was reconstituted as the 38th battalion (Northern Victorian Regiment)".
In 1952, after National Service Scheme was enacted the Battalion was split to help form the 59th Battalion (Hume Regiment).
In 1955. the Battalion formed an Alliance with South Staffordshire Regiment.
In 1960, the 38th Battalion was combined with 59th and 8th/7th Battalion (The North Western Victorian Regiment to form the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Victorian Regiment.

Physical description

Two black and white photographs on photo paper.
1. Shows a group of soldiers in two rows on parade with building and civilians in background with text on front.
2. Shows a group of soldiers in two rows on parade with building "Headquarters The Northern Victorian Regiment" in background with text on front.

Inscriptions & markings

1. On front in black "38th Battalion Colour Party and Escort, Royal Tour 1954, Pall Mall Bendigo". Rear PBT 43.
2. On front in black "38th Battalion Colour Party and Escort in front of Passchendaele Barracks, Mollison St, Bendigo".
Both 1. & 2. have personnel named.