| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30340.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 2001-2002 |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 Afghanistan, 2001-2021 |
Australian Official War Artist's embroidered badge : Peter Churcher
Description
Rectangular dark green cotton badge with a machine embroidered gold edging and the the words 'AUSTRALIAN OFFICIAL WAR ARTIST'.
History / Summary
The badge was owned by Peter Churcher while working on commission for the Australian War Memorial. Mr Churcher was appointed the Australian War Memorial's official war artist in January 2002. In February of that year he spent three weeks in the Persian Gulf with the Royal Australian Navy, recording the individuals, day to day activities and operations of naval personnel involved in Australia's involvement in the 'War Against Terrorism'. Following this he spent two weeks with the Royal Australian Air Force on the island military base of Diego Garcia recording and capturing similar activities and operations as well as the environment encountered on the island. In August and September 2002, he spent 10 days in the Middle East (Kuwait) and Afghanistan (Bagram) with the Australian Army and Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment.