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Old 19-03-18, 06:27 AM
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Here's an example of the Cyclist patch. Whether or not it's an original WW1 item or a later 'display' piece I can't say, but at least it gives an idea of how it looked. It was also worn by AIF cyclists as well for a while.
Hi Lettman,
The following is from my collection. The last picture is a copy of the original NZEF Order No 495, 31 January 1918.



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Old 21-03-18, 01:13 PM
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Thanks for this. I wondered what the 1 1/2-inch version looked like. The 2-inch patch is of the type authorised for the AIF.
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Its great to see so much new research going into the old NZ Army patches. Brilliant work everyone.
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Old 25-04-18, 07:40 PM
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Sergeant Frederick William Watson,12/1020 receives his DCM from General Birdwood ,at Hornchurch in June 1916.


He is wearing an interesting MG patch .


He was later commissioned as a Lieutenant and killed in action.


(thanks to Ray for sending this over)
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Unknown WW1 insignia patch. Any one know what it represents ? I have also seen this rectangular patch in a colourized photo. That one was red.
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During the period around Messines and 3rd Ypres some of the formations in II. ANZAC Corps wore temporary distinguishing signs, or 'destination patches' on operations for control and identification during the battles.

For instance at Messines 25 Div wore green patches, 4 Aust Div wore pink armbands or patches, and 3 Div wore patches on the back of the right arm depending on which Line they were assaulting (as well as company patches in some cases).

His patch seems to be just 'tacked' on, so perhaps this was a patch worn by the NZ Div for the same purpose. They were supposed to be removed after the operation but I imagine that wounded or gassed personnel still had theirs attached after they were evacuated.

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