‘A’ Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment – Unofficial Patch (c1978) (Variation)

Description

Description: ‘A’ Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment – Unofficial Patch (c1978).

Condition: Near Mint

Comments: ‘A’ Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment – Unofficial Patch (c1978).

Worn by members of ‘A’ Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment on their tank suits during the late 1970s into the early 1980s.

The 4th Cavalry Regiment was raised in late 1971 at Enoggera Barracks by redesignating ‘B’ Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. This squadron subsequently became ‘A’ Squadron in the new regiment. In 1975, the regiment raised a regimental headquarters and a second squadron, known as ‘B’ Squadron, to complete its establishment. ‘C’ Squadron was next raised in the late 1970s.

In 1981 it amalgamated with the 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment.

Refer Cossum – Australian Army Badges #118a. This one approx 1.5cm wider and higher than the one in the book.