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Eighth Army Slip-on Formation Sign
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B1542
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Hand embroidered silk on wool formation sign with straps attached to back
Mediterranean Theatre made
Artifact is off battle dress
Ref Cole p24
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This Legendary Commonwealth Fighting Force included elements from Australia, British India, Czechoslovakia, Free French Forces, Greece, New Zealand, Poland, Rhodesia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The Eighth engaged in fierce fighting against the Afrika Korps and was involved in all significant Battles from Tobruk to the final battle at Monte Cassino. In addition, the unit fought with distinction in North Africa and Italy.