| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34686 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Cotton, Velcro |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 2006 |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 |
Uniform patch : Operation Acolyte, Commonwealth Games 2006
Description
Blue woven uniform patch with the tri-service emblem and 'OPERATION ACOLYTE 2006 MELBOURNE COMMONWEALTH GAMES'. The back has a black velcro backing.
History / Summary
Woven uniform patch as worn by members of Operation Acolyte which involved 2,600 Australian Defence Force personnel, from across the three services, performing a range of specialist roles to provide security, ceremonial and general support for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.