Poster - Australian Imperial Force Colour Patches

Overview

Poster entitled Record of the Australian Imperial Force in the Great War, 4th Aug. 1914 - 28th June 1919 with 'Copyright, J.W. Sanders (late AIF) / "Doug. Moule, del’ printed in the bottom margin It was 'Designed, Engraved and Printed by Osboldstone' in Melbourne
The poster was produced to commemorate the achievements of the Australian Imperial Force. The original example in the collection shows expected wear and fading. Digital copies are used in exhibitions and displays.
The original example in the collection shows expected wear and fading. Digital copies are used in exhibitions and displays.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-99-201
Width
455 mm
Height or length
580 mm
Contextual Information

The poster is used throughout the Museum for both visual effect and reference. In addition to battalion and unit colour patches, it contains statistics regarding casualties, enlistments, engagements, as well as portraits of Officers Commanding and Honours Awarded. A similar poster exists for the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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