| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM41035.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Vietnam: South Vietnam |
| Date made | c 1960s |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Woven cloth badge : 17 Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers
Description
17 Construction Squadron Royal Australian Engineers cloth insignia. The badge is circular and features the head of a bear woven in white cotton against a blue background with a white border. The badge is backed by cardboard through which the design has been embroidered during manufacture.
History / Summary
The design is based on the 1960s advertising slogan of 'Little Bear will fix it' for a brand of adhesive tape called 'Bear Brand Tape'. This is one of a number of unofficial badges designed by and manufactured for Australian units in Vietnam. They were purchased at private expense.