#*WW1 AIf 55th Battalion puggaree and color patch,s*#
WW1 color patch and puggaree depicting the 55th AIF Battalion. this patch looks great on any slouch hat used for display or reenactment., patch is a Reproduction item with good stitching and nice color, hand made and fully stitched no glue is used.This is a good quality item., most color patches of WW1 and WW2 where hand made and no two are exactly the same.,
**Aussie WW1 WW2 woolen puggaree** **not issued**
(NOS, new old stock) This is a simple woolen puggaree made to fit the Australian slouch hat issued in the thousands during the great war (WW1) and after it is the same wool material as used to cover the WW1, WW2 water bottle. Each is pre cut at 2,in/51mm wide,25,in/65cm long colour is khaki green,they are in perfect condition there are no markings or stamps on the puggaree,s the crate was brought at auction of woolmill equipment and sundries With no date as to when they where made, I am selling them as (The same as ww1 ww2 type)
##The 55th Battalion##
The 55th Battalion was raised in Egypt on 12 February
1916 as part of the "doubling" of the AIF. Half of its recruits were
Gallipoli veterans from the 3rd Battalion, and the other half, fresh
reinforcements from Australia. Reflecting the composition of the 3rd,
the 55th was predominantly composed of men from New South Wales. The
battalion became part of the 14th Brigade of the 5th Australian
Division.
Arriving in France on 30 June 1916, the battalion entered the frontline
trenches for the first time on 12 July and fought its first major battle
at Fromelles a week later. The battle was a disaster, resulting in
heavy casualties across the division. Although in reserve, the 55th was
quickly committed to the attack and eventually played a critical role,
forming the rearguard for the 14th Brigade's withdrawal. Despite its
grievous losses the 5th Division continued to man the front in the
Fromelles sector for a further two months.
After a freezing winter manning trenches in the Somme Valley, in early
1917 the 55th Battalion participated in the advance that followed the
German retreat to the Hindenburg Line. It was spared the assault but
did, however, defend gains made during the second battle of Bullecourt.
Later in the year, the AIF's focus of operations switched to the Ypres
sector in Belgium. The 55th's major battle here was at Polygon Wood on
26 September.
With the collapse of Russia in October 1917, a major German offensive on
the Western Front was expected in early 1918. This came in late March
and the 5th Division moved to defend the sector around Corbie. The 14th
Brigade took up positions to the north of Villers-Bretonneux and held
these even when the village fell, threatening their flanks.
Once the German offensive had been defeated, the Allies launched their
own offensive in August 1918. The 14th Brigade did not play a major role
in these operations until late in the month, but its actions were
critical to the capture of Peronne, which fell on 2 September. The 54th
fought its last major battle of the war, St Quentin Canal, between 29
September and 2 October 1918. For his valour during this action Private
John Ryan was awarded the Victoria Cross.
The battalion was resting out of the line when the Armistice was
declared on 11 November. The progressive return of troops to Australia
for discharge resulted in the 55th merging with the 53rd Battalion on 10
March 1919. The combined 53/55th Battalion, in turn, disbanded on 11
April.
**you are bidding on the patch,& puggaree only not the hat they are for display only** To
fit;Stretch puggaree inside-out lightly around brim of hat center patch
on right side of hat crown pinch ends together cut of excess and sew
the two ends together dont make it to short or overlap ends and pin
with a bobby-pin/hair-clip,safety pin
55th AIF Battalian
brown next to green
**sale is for puggaree & patch only**
{{this is a new made item a faithful reproduction}}
will be posted registered mail in Australia for contact,,,,,,, kevshome@netspace.net.au
pickup is fine money order is ok bank deposit is good (paypal is for over seas buyers please wait for invoice before paying) please contact me when payment is made and leave item name or your name on payment so I know who it is from
look carefully;choose wisely
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