Challenge Coin: Special Operations Task Force 66 Accession Number: REL41111

Description

Circular metal medallion (challenge coin) with both obverse and reverse having a high quality enamelled finish. The obverse features a stereotypical Afghan landscape, featuring a green 'belt' and high mountains. In the background is the Afghan flag, superimposed with the Southern Cross and the Special Operations winged griffin emblem. 'TF66' is underneath the design. Around the edge is 'SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK GROUP / AFGHANISTAN'. The reverse has a full colour Australian Coat of Arms.

Contextual Description

Challenge coin associated with the Special Operations Task Force 66 in Afghanistan (TF66). This rotation is significant as they were first part-time Australian Army unit since 1945 to deploy to an active war zone to conduct combat operations.

Details

Accession Number
REL41111
Maker
Wundurra
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Medallion
Physical Description
Material: Enamelled metal
Material: Plastic
Measurement
Overall: 3 mm x 45 mm
Date Made
c 2008
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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