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#1
10-10-16, 02:12 PM
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Irish United Nation Contingents
Having watched the Siege of Jadotville last night I was inspired to dig about and find these items. Having been put away many years ago with a note pertaining to use in the Congo.
The Brassard was shown plainly in differing formats. The nationality shield and the scroll possibly worn. Elements of the Cavalry Corps did serve in the Congo. Not sure if this scroll would have been worn while part of that mission or if unit specific badges were not allowed. Thanks Jack 
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11-10-16, 01:04 AM
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Jack
the brassard is indeed of the type used by units deployed to the Congo as part of of the UN force "ONUC" The 2nd Armd Car Sqn. under the command of Condt. J. Foley was a composite group formed at Plunkett Bcks. Dublin from home units specifically for service in the Congo, it consisted of 9 officers, 21 NCOs and 66 troopers for a total strength of 96. The unit left Ireland on 24 Oct 1962. The unit was equipped with Ferret Mk II scout cars. It existed from Oct 1962 to Apr. 1963 only. The shoulder title was worn on active service. The national flash , Shamrock on red shield was used from 1964 - 1987. Note that some of the Irish ONUC and UNFICYP unit insignia are reproduced and sold by Andrew Butler (a member of the forum) http://www.ebay.com/itm/IRISH-EIRE-C...cAAMXQlgtS-fFF James Perkins' web site is falling into disrepair but the following is still active and shows some of the overseas unit insignia... Note that Ireland typically forms composite units for overseas service rather than shipping out home units http://www.irishmilitaryinsignia.com...ash_index.html John Last edited by John Mulcahy; 11-10-16 at 01:07 AM. Reason: added "formed at Plunkett Bcks. Dunlin..."
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#3
11-10-16, 01:38 AM
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Thank you John. The information on the Armored scroll is very helpful. These 3 pieces came together in a small collection of Irish cloth and metal badges.
Best Jack
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"We must make our mistakes quickly"
Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942
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29-08-20, 04:56 PM
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And just because I've now confirmed it's link to Jadotville and see an opportunity to show it - an ONUC Medal with the original blue and white ribbon issued with a number of UN Mission medals including ONUC prior it's replacement by Mission specific coloured ribbons in 1963.
The ONUC Medal should be a small metal bar "CONGO" affixed to the ribbon with wire prongs, it's possibly had one set at the top of the ribbon. I've been told by a long serving ex-IDF member that it was the norm not to wear the CONGO bar, for whatever reason. This particular medal has provenance to a member of "A" Company, 35th Battalion who fought at Jadotville during the siege.
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#5
29-08-20, 05:14 PM
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Wonderful item.. particularly with an attachment to the A/35th Bn.
Thanks for posting
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"We must make our mistakes quickly"
Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942
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#6
30-08-20, 06:45 AM
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Quote:
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#7
30-08-20, 07:32 AM
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Took me 20-odd years to find it out - you did it in a few flicks on a key pad, thanks.
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