Troop Patches – 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
“The Troop patches became popular in the late 1980′s I guess as one of the Troop Sergeants in B Squadron had a contact at Cash’s and could get them produced at mates rates. They were never worn officially on tank suits or any uniform so were mostly souvenirs or sometimes used on brassards out bush where they couldn’t be seen by the powers that be. Some had them sewn on the lightweight flying suits we were issued at the time for knocking around after hours when away on exercise, though these were never a form of dress, so to speak.” – A Fieldhouse January, 2012
1st Armoured Regiment – Special Equipment Troop patch – circa late 1980s.
Part of HQ Squadron, this troop was the home of the Regiment’s Leopard dozer tanks (Csn 51) and Bridge Layers (Csn 52). Due to the type of equipment also referred to as ‘Regimental Rescue’ which is a play on the Thunderbirds title, International Rescue.
Information Source: A Fieldhouse
Image: M.Martin
1 Troop, A Squadron unofficial troop patch – circa late 1980s.
Information Source: K.Mullens
Image: K.Mullens
2 Troop, A Squadron unofficial troop patch – circa late 1980s.
Information Source: A Fieldhouse
Image: M.Martin
B Squadron unofficial troop patch – circa late 1980s.
Information Source: A Fieldhouse
Image: M.Martin
1 Troop, B Squadron unofficial troop patch – circa late 1980s.
Information Source: A Fieldhouse
Image: M.Martin
2 Troop, B Squadron unofficial troop patch – circa late 1980s.
Information Source: A Fieldhouse
Image: M.Martin
Created by 2 Troop, B Squadron when they won the Regimental annual tank troop competition (The Paratus Cup) in 1988.
Information Source: A Fieldhouse
Image: M.Martin
3 Troop, B Squadron unofficial troop patch – circa late 1980s..
Information Source: A Fieldhouse
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4 Troop, B Squadron unofficial troop patch – circa late 1980s.
Information Source: A Fieldhouse
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C Squadron unofficial troop patch – circa late 1980s.
Information Source: P.Pickering
Image: P.Pickering
3 Troop, C Squadron unofficial troop patch – circa late 1980s.
Information Source: B.Sheldon
Image: B.Sheldon
4 Troop, C Squadron unofficial troop patch – circa late 1985.
Information Source: P.Pickering
Image: P.Pickering
This is the Recon Troop patch from 1988. Recon Troop was the regiment’s close reconnaissance troop and was part of HQ Squadron. The troop call sign was 7, hence the eight M113′s were as follows: 7A – Tp Leader, 7B – Tp Sergeant, 71 Sect, 72 Sect, and 73 Sect.
Information Source: A Fieldhouse
Image: M.Martin
Generic Patches – 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
This is a generic regiment patch sold from the 1st Armoured Regiment Regimental Shop (as a private purchase) located at the Jacka Club in Puckapunyal in the 1980′s. It was also worn on the regimental sporting wear such as footy jumpers and track suits.
Information Source: A Fieldhouse
Image: M.Martin
Troop Patches – 1960s (Vietnam War)
Unofficial 4 Troop patch – Vietnam War. Circa late 1960s.
Worn only on flight suits (worn in armored vehicles at night usually).
Providence – This patch came direct from an ex 1AR officer who purchased one during his tour of duty there in 1968/69.
Fakes exist – see below – modern day Vietnamese made – sold on ebay by US sellers.