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Old 04-02-18, 12:03 PM
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Hi guys!

I picked up this plaque at a flea market in Europe...
What is it?

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Old 04-02-18, 12:36 PM
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Australian army?
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Old 04-02-18, 02:34 PM
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Most definitely it is Australian army
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Old 04-02-18, 06:13 PM
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Post 1953 by the crown.

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Old 04-02-18, 07:37 PM
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Hi Folks!

Thanks for ideas (answers?).

It looks like something is missing below the Kangaroo/Swords. Seems to be somewhat unbalanced.

Is it JUST Army, or could there be something below it, designating some unit / school etc?

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Old 04-02-18, 07:41 PM
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A long time ago a button with this design was offered on e-bay as General Service (withdrawn).
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Old 05-02-18, 07:14 AM
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More than likely this is a plaque that was presented to a member of the first divisional headquarters
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Old 05-02-18, 07:28 AM
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Back in the 1960's a necktie was produced with this emblem on it, from memory the background was red for the Australian Regular Army, blue for the reserve, and I assume there might have been a green one for the CMF (Territorials). I wish they were still available.
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Just a thought.

The Australian Defence Liaison Group wore shoulder patches with a Roo on them in Singapore around the 1960-70 era.

The attached shoulder patch would have been right shoulder. I assume left and right shoulders had opposing patches so it is possible the left shoulder would go very close to being your plaque.

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Old 05-02-18, 01:34 PM
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Thanks Dennis (and others!).

I thought it would have been straight forward, but apperently, not so.
Would there ever have been an Australian Defence Liaison Group in Europe?

It came froma maritime flea market in Germany.
I remember the Germans had a hospital ship in Vietnam 1966/71, the HELGOLAND.
Could there be a connection?

Who knows how it ended up where I found it!

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It is the generic Australian Army plaque, an engraved presentation plate is usually attached below the badge. Still used today. http://www.christies.net.au/list.mib...ge=20&sortby=1
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Old 06-02-18, 09:34 AM
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Thanks guys!

I would tend to agree with Tuckerf. There for sure is enough space for a plate under the swords / Roo!

Nothing special...straight forward!
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