Uniform patch : Stabilisation Force Timor Leste

Place Asia: Timor-Leste
Accession Number REL41246
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Badge
Physical description Cotton, Velcro
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made c 2006-2008
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Machine woven black, gold and red rectangular uniform patch featuring a white star and the outline of the island of Timor over a crocodile. Above and below are the words, 'STABILISATION FORCE' and 'TIMOR LESTE' in black. The patch has a green border and velcro backing.

History / Summary

Patch as worn by Australian soldiers operating as part of Operation Astute which is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) continuing contribution to the maintenance of peace and stability in Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor), following a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to the Australian Government.

The ADF and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) deployed to Timor-Leste to assist the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese people.

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