Formation badge, 17th Indian Division, worn by Maj Gen C E Pert, 1943-1945.
A black cat facing dexter printed upon a khaki cloth ground.
17th Indian Infantry Division, sometimes known as ‘The Black Cat Division’ due to its formation badge, served throughout the Burma campaign from 1942 to 1945. It took part in the initial retreat from the Japanese onslaught, the battles around Tiddim, the Battle of Imphal, the crossing of the Irrawaddy, Battle of Meiktila and the final advance on Rangoon.
Associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945).