According to this site
http://www.army.gov.au/1armd/History.asp othe 1 AR badge "...depicts a Mark V Tank emblazoned on a
road wheel and crossed lancers (sic) with boomerang beneath, surmounted by the Queen's Crown".
The circular device described as a road wheel above is not unique in badge heraldry and is often referred to as a circlet. In the Australian Army the QMI, RAAMC and RACT badges have a similar device, as does the RAAF badge and numerous British Army badges - none of which would have a desire to display a road wheel. The circlet is also applicable to Scottish clan chieftans and armigers badges and looks very much like the alleged road wheel -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_crest_badge.
I remember it being described as a 'belt' during my first promotion course in early 1969. Belts, or straps, complete with buckle are also common heraldic devices.
So.... is it a circlet, roadwheel or something else?
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts.
13-02-12, 10:29 PM
1st Armoured Regiment Badge
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