Three Australian Patches - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Home Guard · #1 24-04-21, 04:39 PM

Went to a small military show in Alabama yesterday, not really expecting to find anything. But was delighted when I found these 3 Australian patches at $1 each. Not really sure what they are, but couldn't leave them at that price.

If anyone can ID them for me I am grateful for the help.

Terry

slick_mick · #2 24-04-21, 08:22 PM

They are very common generic Australian Army patches.

The top one worn on poly uniform and the others on early/mid 1990s DPCU.

Mick

Home Guard · #3 24-04-21, 09:56 PM

Thanks Mick, I figured they were pretty common. Do you know where they were worn on the uniform? Were they ever worn on any headgear?

Terry

Jackhr · #4 24-04-21, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Home Guard

Went to a small military show in Alabama yesterday, not really expecting to find anything. But was delighted when I found these 3 Australian patches at $1 each. Not really sure what they are, but couldn't leave them at that price.

If anyone can ID them for me I am grateful for the help.

Terry

Can't go wrong for a buck each mate good pickup.

Cheers

fromelles · #5 22-05-21, 01:09 AM

Hi Terry,

The top patch is the old 'square' patch worn as part of the 'Polyester' ceremonial uniform was replaced a few years ago with a similar 'oval' patch.

The all brown patch (lower right) is the first variety used on the old Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) which was then replaced by the camouflage (lower left).

All these patches were worn on the upper left arm of the uniform, sewn either 1 or 2cm (depending on the item of clothing) below the shoulder seam of the sleeve.

Cheers,

Dan

Home Guard · #6 22-05-21, 02:08 AM

Dan, Thank you so much!!! That is excellent info and everything I could need. Very much appreciate it!

Terry