Unofficial embroided badge : Construction Engineers

Accession Number REL45087
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Badge
Physical description Embroidery cotton thread, Velcro
Maker PNM Graphics
Place made Australia
Date made 2011
Conflict Afghanistan, 2001-2021
Description

Rectangular shaped velcro backed subdued tan and brown patch. The badge features a central bounding kangaroo superimposed over a downward facing capital 'E' which is the engineer map insignia . Above and below the design is 'CONSTRUCTION / ENGINEERS'.

History / Summary

Patches such as this are made to exert a units identity or pride. Often the designs used in these un-official patches represent a particular event, attitude or personality which the unit sees as significant or humourous.