5th/7th RAR Museum

Regimental and Queen/King's Colours are ceremonial flags representing a military unit's heritage and loyalty.

• Queen/King's Colour: Symbolizes the unit's loyalty to the reigning monarch.
• Regimental Colour: Represents the unit's battle honours, history, and identity.

From 03 DEC 1973 until 03 DEC 2003 Both 5 RAR’s and 7 RAR’s original colours were used for ceremonial duties and held by the colour party while on parade.
On 03 DEC 2003 The Battalion was presented with a new set of Colours. These Colours differ from the original Colours as they represent the linked Battalion (5/7 RAR) rather than the original 5 RAR and 7 RAR colours.
They also have the Australian National Flag in place of the Union Jack on the old Queens Colours.
The Queen's and Regimental Colours of 5 RAR and 7 RAR, where the last in the Regiment with the 'Union Jack' Queens Colours.
Both sets of colours are laid up in the Garrison Chapel at Kapooka.

Join us in honoring the legacy of the 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5/7 RAR). This page is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of 5/7RAR, connecting past and present members, and educating the public about the battalion's vital role in Australia's defence. Operated by serving members of the battalion and members of the Defence Assistance Program, we invite you to explore the stories and artifacts that make 5/7RAR a distinguished part of the Royal Australian Regiment and Australia's history.