| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31436.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Brass, Synthetic, Wool |
| Location | Main Bld: Peacekeeping & Recent Conflicts Gallery |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1980s-2000s |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
Beret : Captain, Iraqi Army
Description
Black felted woven wool beret of a captain of the Iraqi Army. The beret is lined with black synthetic fabric, and has a black sythetic headband. There are two black painted aluminium ventilation eyelets at the rear, and a black painted brass Iraqi national insignia badge is pinned to the front. The right hand crown of the beret has been stitched down to the headband so that it retains its shape.
History / Summary
Beret from an Iraqi Army uniform, property of the captain of the Iraqi minelaying tug 'Jumariya' (also known as 'Jamahoria'). This tug was intercepted by boarding party from HMAS Kanimbla, and was found to be towing a barge loaded with 20 Manta and 48 LUGM sea mines.