DPDU trousers : Lieutenant Colonel R J H Noble, Al Muthanna Task Group

Pair of trousers in Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) fabric. The trousers have a zipper fly, slash pockets at the hip, expandable cargo pockets on each leg and a rear patch pocket on the right side. The button above the fly is missing and there are red ink stains on the right cargo pocket and lower leg. Around the waist are five large belt loops, each secured with a plastic button, however the button securing the loop at the back of the trousers is missing. The waistband can be adjusted using the fabric tab and two buttons at each hip. The knees are reinforced with a second layer of fabric. Sewn into the lining of the right hip pocket is a faded manufacturer's label.

Associated with the service of Lieutenant Colonel Roger John Henderson Noble of 2 Cavalry Regiment. In 2005 Noble was appointed Commanding Officer of the Al Muthanna Task Group (AMTG) which was to be deployed to southern Iraq in April.

The AMTG, consisting of approximately 450 personnel, was tasked with providing a secure environment for the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction and Support Group (JIRSG) and assisting in the training of local Iraqi Army units to enable them to take over the internal and external defence of their country. On 15 October a referendum was held for the people of Iraq to decide whether or not to ratify the proposed constitution of Iraq.

This item was collected from Noble after a visit to the As Samawah polling booths to show Multinational Force support for the referendum and to assess the public’s participation. The Iraqi people voted to accept the new constitution and it was officially ratified on 25 October. Noble was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for 'distinguished command and leadership while employed as Commanding Officer for the Al Muthanna task Group in Southern Iraq during the period 24 April 2005 to 25 October 2005.'.