| Place | Middle East: Iraq |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34613 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Metal, Paint, Plastic, Rubber |
| Maker |
Protex Fasteners Ltd Trimcast Pty Ltd |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1999 |
| Conflict |
Iraq, 2003-2013 |
Trunk : Operation Catalyst
Description
Khaki moulded plastic trunk with a black hinged lid. The lid is stamped with a broad arrow and secured with three black metal fastenings across the front. There are a total of six black metal handles with rubber grips, two at the front and back and one at each side. '6' is painted in blue on each side of the trunk. '2' is written in black texta at the front proper left. A sticker is adhered to the back and shows a yellow triangle with 'B 62'. Inside the lid is a black rubber seal. The maker's details are also stamped inside the lid.
History / Summary
An example of a trunk used by the Australian Defence Force while operating in Iraq in 2005 as part of Operation Catalyst.