Evolution of Collar Patches

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The evolution of collar patches for the infantry greatcoat.

Comparison of infantry collar patches, pre-war model to April 1915 model.

Pre-war artillery collar patches.

Infantry collar patches, Dec. 1914 to April 1915.

All branches collar patches, April 1915 to Jan. 1917.

Medical officers collar patches. Clockwise from top left: pre-war model, Dec. '14 to Jan. '15, pharmacist model, Jan. '15 forward model.

The evolution of infantry collar patches throughout the war. Note that the order adopting the colored battalion designation discs in July 1916 was not commonly followed.

Examples of the pre-war infantry collar patch used in 1914.

Examples of infantry collar patches used in 1915. The "daffodil" model was issued in the winter and spring of 1915 before being replaced by the light blue/horizon-blue model.

Examples of infantry collar patches used from the spring of 1915 until the end of 1916.

Infantry collar patches used in 1917-18. Note that the colored battalion designation discs were not commonly worn.

Example of the lozenge style collar patch used in 1917-18. Note that the colored battalion designation discs were not commonly worn.

Reproduction of the lozenge style collar patch.