| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31738 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Flag |
| Physical description | Nylon; Brass |
| Maker |
Flying Colours |
| Date made | c 1995-1997 |
| Conflict |
United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) 1948 - United Nations Disengagement Force (UNDOF) 1974 - |
United Nations flag from Observation Post 71, Golan Heights : Major Dean Herbert, Australian Army, United Nations Truce Supervisory Organisation (UNTSO)
Description
Printed blue and white nylon United Nations flag with an extensively frayed fly. Half of the flag remains. The white nylon hoist has a large brass rivetted eyelet at each end. A small manufacturer's tag is attached to the top of the hoist.
History / Summary
This flag was collected by Major Dean Herbert of the Australian Army, while serving as a United Nations Military Observer (UNMO) with the United Nations Truce Supervisory Organisation (UNTSO) in 1997. UNTSO, which monitors activity in the strategically important Golan Heights on the Israeli-Syrian border, was the first Peacekeeping operation undertaken by the UN, in 1948, and remains in place today. The flag, which had flown over Observation Post 71, was souvenired by Herbert after it was withdrawn from use, being worn out by the extremes of climate in the region.