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A few WW1 patches and Insignia of the NZEF
Here are a few WW1 patches and Insignia from the 1st NZEF .By all means add to the thread as we are all here to learn
If I have made any mistakes, by all means make constructive comments. Private Federic Augustus Butterfield 21203,has a blue shoulder patch of the 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, Auckland -Wellington regiment, NZEF order 104 ,17 July 1916 Also pictured Maori Pioneers soldier with the red diamond patch on his great coat 3rd reserve battalion Canterbury -Otago regiment wore a red diamond patch 5th reserve battalion NZRB wore a black diamond patch Last edited by pukman; 14-11-13 at 04:19 AM. |
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New Zealand Cyclist Corps ,red diamond centre with a white surround, NZEF Order No 495 ,31 January 1918.
Picture(Barry O'Sullivan collection) Last edited by pukman; 13-11-13 at 11:02 PM. |
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NZRB rifleman with a medical classification shoulder strap.
N.C.O's and enlisted men in B category wore blue bands, one inch wide on either shoulder straps of their service dress tunics .C category wore red bands Medical classifications 25/1/1918 A .Fit for general service B1.Unfit for general service ,but likely to be reclassified A within 6 weeks B2 Unfit for general service ,but likely to be reclassified within 3 months B3 Unfit for general service ,but likely to be reclassified A within 6 months C1 Unfit for general service for at least 6 months ,but likely to be reclassified A C2 Permanently unfit for general service |
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Excellent images and information. Many thanks for posting them.
Mike |
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Patches of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade
1.Front cover of the official History of the NZRB showing the patches worn 2.1st Battalion 3.2nd Battalion 3.3rd Battalion Black cloth melton cloth patches or blazes as they were known ,were worn on either side of the felt hat (lemon squeezer) pugarree ,and in the centre of the forage ,service dress cap. Last edited by pukman; 14-11-13 at 03:45 AM. |
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(1) 4th Battalion
(2) Battalion Headquarters Sleeve patches NZEF order number 183 ,31st October 1916,authorised all battalions including Brigade Headquaters to wear distinguishing patches on both sleeves 1 and half inches below the shoulder straps of the tunic. Dress regulations 1918 for the NZRB. First Battalion. A square of 1/2 inch side, worn as a diamond Second Battalion. A square 1 I/2 side Third Battalion .An equilateral triangle, with a perpendicular height of 1 1/2 inches ,having the apex uppermost Fourth Battalion. An equilateral triangle ,with a perpendicular height of 1 I/2 ,having the base uppermost Fifth Battalion .(The reserve Battalion) A diamond 2 3/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches ,the longer axis perpendicular Brigade Headquarters. An eight pointed star of two superimposed squares of 1 1/2 inches Last edited by pukman; 14-11-13 at 07:11 AM. |
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Hi
My collection of WW1 NZ colour patches. Any thoughts or constructive comments welcomed, especially about the last image 'NZ Rifle Brigade' patches? Cheers John Last edited by woronora; 14-11-13 at 04:24 AM. Reason: Additional information |
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Yes, nice images.
John your cloth insignia display looks quite nice and a great start Best Jack
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"We must make our mistakes quickly"
Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942 |
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Thanks for posting the pictures of your collection John .The more participation by others in this thread the better. There is an excellent reference book on the subject ,''New Zealand Army Distinguishing Patches 1911 -1991'' by Malcolm Thomas and Cliff Lord ,but I think it is important to have an alternative source of information for those who cannot access this book.
The main reason I seek information on patches and insignia ,is for identification purposes in my photo collection. The only two colour patches I own are on WW1 others ranks and officers jackets respectively .2nd battalion Otago Infantry Also pictured is No 2 NZ Light Trench Battery patch on a WW1 officers tunic, and a NZRB sleeve patch attributed to Rifleman Robert Robinson(Hokonui Heritage Museum ,Gore NZ) Last edited by pukman; 15-11-13 at 06:01 PM. |
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Hi Iain,
A very worthwhile project. Here are some more patches sewn on a puttee measuring 8 feet x 4 inches with 6 feet 6 inches of ribbon attached I have named them to the best of my ability and welcome comments and corrections if required. Cheers, Tinto 1st Bn. Auckland Regiment Black/Red/Black vertical bars 2nd Bn. Auckland Regiment Red diamond on Black square 1st Bn. Wellington Regiment Black/Yellow/Black vertical bars 2nd Bn. Wellington Regiment Yellow diamond on Black square 1st Bn. Canterbury Regiment Blue/Red diamond divided vertically on Black square 2nd Bn. Canterbury Regiment Red/Blue diamond divided horizontally on Black square 1st Bn. Otago Regiment Blue/Orange diamond divided vertically on Black square 2nd Bn. Otago Regiment Blue/Orange diamond divided horizontally on Black square 3rd Bn. Auckland Regiment Red/Black/Red vertical bars 3rd Bn. Wellington Regiment Yellow/Black/Yellow vertical bars 4th Bn. Wellington Regiment Black diamond on Yellow square 3rd Bn. Canterbury Regiment Blue/Red/Blue vertical bars 3rd Bn. Otago Regiment Blue/Orange/Blue vertical bars ? Blue/Orange/Blue vertical bars on Black diamond ? Red/Blue/Red vertical bars on Black diamond ? Red square on Black square 3rd Bn. Wellington Regiment Yellow/Black/Yellow vertical bars 4th Machine Gun Company Red star on Black square 5th Machine Gun Company Blue-black star on Red Square Veterinary Corps Maroon square, 2¼" x 2¼" |
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Thanks Tinto for sharing your great collection with us .Its nice to see them in colour (something our reference books lack)
Photographs of regimental colour patches being worn are hard to find ,as they were mostly worn on the back of the tunics ,between the shoulder blades. Here is one of 2nd Battalion Otago regiment ,company runner Bobby Bowie ,wearing a yellow armband with a colour patch of the 2nd O.I.R Last edited by pukman; 16-11-13 at 11:17 PM. |
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Hi Iain,
Thanks for your comments. Keep the pictures coming. I do have a lot of old WW1 period Auckland Weekly pictures but I guess you have already trawled through those. The book "Images of War: New Zealand and the First World War in Photographs" might have examples of patches worn. Cheers, Tinto |
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Hi Tinto,
I'm trying to use photo's from my own collection when I can supplemented by photo's from the 'Onward' project which encompasses photo's From the Auckland Weekly news ,Christchurch Weekly, and Otago Witness and private Photo collections. It's just a matter of processing the relevant material. Here are a few patches and insignia from my lot 7th Wellington Sergeant wearing a physical instructors patch (crossed swords) Private Sidney Little with a brass marksman's sleeve badge |
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C1 soldiers ,with brass C1 cap badges on a Home Services patch.
Upon enlistment all recruits were given a grade, according to their physical fitness. C1 signified the recruit was likely to become fit for active service after a period of physical training .A special camp for their training was set up at Featherston in September 1917 ,and was later moved to Tauherenikau Last edited by pukman; 29-11-13 at 10:52 PM. |
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Here is an unidentified NZASC corporal with two wound stripes and a Saddlers proficiency patch .Private Bernard Gould ,pictured with his brother Frank ,has a worsted marksman badge
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