| Accession Number | REL45089 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Unofficial embroided badge : Mentoring Task Force 2, Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Description
Rectangular shaped velcro backed subdued Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) patch. The badge features a central brown embroided emblem of the tri-service Australian Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit. This emblem features a symbolic finned bomb of the Army and Royal Australian Air Force superimposed over a left facing Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver helmet surrounded by wattle.
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.
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