Mine warning sign : Cyprus Accession Number: REL28663

Description

Triangular galvanised steel sign with a central hole at top and bottom for attachment to a post. The sign has an overall red painted finish, and has been stencilled in white paint with the words 'NAPKAI MAYIN MINES' ('Mines' in Greek, Turkish and English). Written vertically in black felt pen on the right hand side is 'UN CYPRUS', and on the back in green felt pen are the words 'GARY BRODIE S SGT. 301 UNCIVPOL CYPRUS 1976-7 13th Contin.'

Contextual Description

Collected by Senior Sergeant Gary Brodie while serving with the United Nations in Cyprus during 1976-77. Sergeant Brodie, an Australian police officer, was part of the thirteenth contingent of Australian Civilian Police (AUSTCIVPOL) to serve with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). This sixteen member team completed a twelve month tour.

Details

Accession Number
REL28663
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Personal Equipment
Physical Description
Material: Galvanised steel
Material: Paint
Measurement
Overall: 270 mm Height x 312 mm Width
Date Made
c 1974-1976
Place Made
Gallery location
Anzac Hall, Australian Peacekeeping: 1946-today
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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