| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33765.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Nylon, Plastic, Velcro |
| Maker |
National Molding Corp. |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Solomon Islands (RAMSI), 2003-2013 |
Belt : Advisor Steven Collins, Participating Police Force, RAMSI
Description
Black nylon belt with a plastic press release fastening. The tapered belt ends are looped through the fastening and allow the belt to be adjusted and then secured on the Velcro that lines the inside of the belt. The buckle is stamped wit the maker's details 'NATIONAL MOLDING FARMINGDALE. N.Y LOCK MONSTER TM SS-2'. A size label with 'L' has been sewn on the inside of the belt.
History / Summary
Worn by Steven Collins during his service with the Participating Police Force, part of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). Collins served as superintendent with the first deployment of personnel to the Solomon Islands in July 2003, and also later in 2005 as an advisor. Led by the Australian Federal Police, the Participating Police Force commenced Operation Helpem Fren in the Solomon Islands in 24 July 2003. Their role was to restore basic law, order and security to the Islands, remove illegally held weapons from the community and disarm and neutralise key militants.