| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29025.008 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Embroidery cotton thread |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1990 |
| Conflict |
Period 1990-1999 |
Multinational Forces and Observers embroidered patch : Lieutenant Commander G Lunn, Royal Australian Navy
Description
Orange, black and white embroidered patch featuring a symbolic white dove carrying an olive branch surrounded by black text "MULTINATIONAL FORCE & OBSERVERS'. On the rear of the patch is a piece of tape 30 mm x 9.5 mm.
History / Summary
This badge was found In the pockets of flying suit REL29025.001 worn by Lieutenant Commander G Lunn. Australians have been with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) since its inception in 1982. The mission of the MFO is to supervise the implementation of the security provisions of the Egyptian-Israeli Treaty of Peace and employ best efforts to prevent any violation of its terms.