A special presentation was held at the Wagga Pro Patria Centre on Monday morning where 92-year-old Alan Evans received the prestigious honour.

Mr Evans said he was "very surprised" when Quilt of Valour Australia, NSW coordinators Stan and Sue Allen called him forward to accept the honour in front of a very approving crowd.

"It is a privilege," Mr Evans said.

Quilts of Valour Australia presents the quilts to service members and veterans in recognition of their sacrifice for the country while deployed on combat operations.

The initiative was born following the tragic deaths and injuries of defence personnel in Afghanistan in 2010.

The quilt represents the wrapping of the wounded in love, care and healing.

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Wagga Pro Patria Centre community committee's Di Pilmore said Mr Evans is a more than deserving recipient.

"It is a rare honour, there has been four [in Wagga] in the last 18 months," Mrs Pilmore said.

"Allan is 92 and he still works tirelessly with new recruits."

Mrs Pilmore describes Mr Evans as a very kind and loving man.

The special event was also an opportunity for the unveiling of a memorial picture paying homage to the Australian Light Horse.

Australian Light Horse were mounted troops with characteristics of both cavalry and mounted infantry, who served in the Second Boer War and World War I.

The picture captures Wagga veteran Tony "Hobbo" Hobbs mounted on his horse at dusk on Anzac Day.

The original picture was taken by Mr Hobbs' wife during a private backyard, one-man ceremony and will be displayed at the Pro Patria Centre.

While Mr Hobbs originates from New Zealand and carries the New Zealand flag every Anzac Day, he has served for Australia and said he believes in the Light Horse and patriotism.

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