Challenge coin: Defence Section, Australian Embassy Philippines

Place Asia: Philippines, Luzon, Manila
Accession Number REL35502
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Medallion
Physical description Brass, Enamel
Maker Unknown
Place made Philippines: Luzon, Manila
Date made 2005
Conflict Period 2000-2009
Description

Circular brass challenge coin / medallion featuring a central design of the Australian tri-service insignia with details in red and blue enamel, enclosed within a circular border bearing the words 'DEFENCE SECTION AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY MANILA'. The reverse features crossed flags of the Philippines and Australia with enamelling in blue, red and white and bears the words 'DEFENCE SECTION Australian Embassy Manila, Republic of the Philippines'.

History / Summary

Produced in 2005 by the Australian Embassy, Manila, Philippines as a presentation gift. Production was organised by Assistant Defence Attache, Major Paul Rosenzweig.