British, Australian or New Zealand patches?

[blinky]

Can anyone give me any information about these patches? I've gone through my limited reference on patches and am without a clue on these.

Thank you in advance!

Eric

[ROBB]

I am pretty sure they are Aussie patches .Rob.

[leigh kitchen]

That one bottom left - Aussie qualification badge in horizontal troop movements?

[blinky]

Yup, Australian. I was digging around last night and this is what I think they are:

Right to left, top to bottom:
47th Australian Infantry Bn. 1942-1946
15th Australian Infantry Bn. 1942-1946
?

Second column
26th Aus. Inf. Bn.
13th Aus. Inf. Bn.
42nd Aus. Inf. Bn.
?

Third column
?
HQ 23rd Aus. Inf. Brigade
?
?


eric

[ROBB]

The VR is for the RAF Volunteer Reserve .Rob.

[afrika]

Top right is, I think, AEME (Australian Electrical and Mechancal Engineers) non field units- workshop troops. The others I willl confirm when I get home from work. They appear to be mostly Infantry Battalions.
The grey surround on Aussie patches is an indication of service in the 2nd AIF, Australian Imperial Force, Regular Army, or the troops who were sent overseas. Militia units wore colour patches with no grey surround, unless they were part of a combined force with regular Army overseas, its a very complex subject ! Many variations.
Steve

[blinky]

Thanks Steve, I'm finding that out!
To be honest I'm not even sure if the star patch is Australian or what. I just assumed it was since it was with these other ones.

Eric

[afrika]

Thanks Steve, I'm finding that out!
To be honest I'm not even sure if the star patch is Australian or what. I just assumed it was since it was with these other ones.

Eric

I don't think it is. I've never seen one before.
Steve

[Lee Ragan]

I have an example of the bottom one in the left column. (Round patch with red circle & red arrow.) I've had it for a couple of years & a massive search has yet to turn up an identification. I sure hope one of you guys can identify it, it's been frustrating for me.