Brassard : Helpem Fren, Regional Assistance to Solomon Islands

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Accession Number REL33221
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Cotton drill, Synthetic thread
Location Main Bld: Peacekeeping & Recent Conflicts Gallery: Vietnam Gallery area: Intro
Maker Unknown
Date made 2004
Conflict Solomon Islands (RAMSI), 2003-2013
Description

Brassard made from dark green cotton fabric, sewn to which is a machine embroidered Australian flag on DPCU background, and below, a circular patch of the 'REGIONAL ASSISTANCE MISSION TO SOLOMON ISLANDS HELPEM FREN', embroidered around the inner design of a flying dove silhouette above the Solomon Islands, with half of the background light blue and the other green, and bound in yellow edging. Brassard has two velcro adjustment strips on the inner side and a slit and keeper in the upper section to thread the shoulder strap.

History / Summary

Type example of the brassard used by the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands HELPEM FREN by the Australian Defence Forces.