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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia > Records

Poster - Australian Imperial Force Colour Patches

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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.

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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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