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1916 Presentation of A Colour to 44th Bn AIF |
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A group of pictures showing
the 44th Bn being presented their Regimental colour at the Claremont
Showgrounds, WA in 1916. The first photo shows the colour guard and a
full shot of the Colour.
The second shows the colour being blessed by the regimental padre who appears to be wearing a Wolseley pith sun helmet. The rest are general parade shots including a Digger in "shirt sleeves". It's hard to believe he was he was allowed to be dressed like that on a formal parade. Note the use of the "Queen Victoria Crown" on the Colour even though King George V was on the throne. Note the strange assortment of headwear on the Diggers. Some with KFF (slouch) hats brim down, some brim up, some with a bash, some not, some with Service caps. Note the Unit mascot. |
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Note the tents in the background. |
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