Challenge coin: Training Task Unit, Iraq Accession Number: AWM2017.1068.96

Description

Shield-shaped challenge coin with the badge of the Training Task Unit. The reverse bears the coat of arms of Iraq and 'PRESENTED FOR EXCELLENCE BY THE COMMANDING OFFICER AND REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR'. The coin is in a plastic sleeve with the manufacturer's promotional card.

Contextual Description

Associated with Task Group Taji 3. Collected by an Australian War Memorial curator while on a curatorial deployment to the Middle East, October-November 2016.

Details

Accession Number
AWM2017.1068.96
Maker
Unknown
Maker
Challenge Coins Limited
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Medallion
Physical Description
Material: Plastic; Polyvinyl chloride (PVC); Enamelled metal; Paper; Ink
Measurement
Overall: 69 mm x 63 mm x 5 mm
Date Made
c 2016
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Collected during curatorial deployment to Iraq, 2016 (Operation Okra).
Copyright
Copyright unknown

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