Exhibition: From the Shadows – Australia’s Special Forces
Australia’s special forces trace their history back to World War 2, with the operations conducted by the Independent Commando companies,...
EDITORIAL: Australian Chief of Army’s directive re use of ‘death’ symbols
In early April 2018, the Chief of Army, Lt. Gen. Angus Campbell, a former Australian SAS officer, released a memo...
REFERENCE BOOK: Metal Uniform Embellishments of the Australian Army – Post 53 (‘QE II series’) – Volumes 1 & 2
Metal Uniform Embellishments of the Australian Army – Post 53 (‘QE II series’) volumes 1 & 2 by Mark Corcoran...
Australian Army Dress Manual: Chapter 4 – Badges & Emblems. Free Pdf file download
The Australian Army Dress Manual is available as a pdf download, online from the Army website. Chapter 4 –...
Congo Mercenary ‘Black Jack’ Schramme’s 10 Commando Patch
This patch, held in my collection, is an original shoulder patch used by the mercenaries of 10 Commando who were...
The Liberation War Museum – Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Opened in March 1996, the Liberation War Museum (Muktijuddho Jadughor) is located in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka. The museum commemorates the...
REFERENCE BOOK: US Army Special Forces Team History and Insignia 1975 to the Present by Gary Perkowski
US Army Special Forces Team History and Insignia 1975 to the Present by Gary Perkowski Hardcover Size: 8 1/2″ x...
REFERENCE BOOK: Commandos et Forces Suppletives Indochine 1945 – 1954 by Jacques Sicard
Commandos et Forces Suppletives Indochine 1945 – 1954 by Jacques Sicard with assistance from M. Duflot and F. Pitel. Softcover:...
REFERENCE BOOK: Badges of the French Foreign Legion 1923-1989 by Philippe Bartlett
Badges of the French Foreign Legion 1923-1989 by Philippe Bartlett Hardcover: 63 pagesPublisher: P. Bartlett; 1st edition (1989)Language: English &...
The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience. Perth 29 November – 11 December 2016
The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience is a traveling exhibition that mainly tells the story of Australia’s involvement in the...
Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance galleries
I’ve just returned from a weekend trip to Melbourne and on Sunday afternoon, just before heading to the airport I...
Task Group Taji – ANZAC Day Iraq 2016 Patch
Anzac Day 2016 marked 100 years since the first service, which was held one year after the Gallipoli landings. For the Australian and New Zealand troops serving in Iraq a special commemorative patch was made.
REFERENCE BOOK: Les Unités Parachutistes de la Légion Etrangère et Leurs Insignes. 1948 – 2014 by Colonel (H) Duronsoy.
Les Unités Parachutistes de la Légion Etrangère et Leurs Insignes. 1948 – 2014 by Colonel (H) Duronsoy. No ISBN.Privately published...
Myanmar/Burmese KNLA Insurgent Army Patch
One of my collecting interests is the insignia worn by various insurgent groups and guerilla armies Burma/Myanmar is a country...
REFERENCE BOOK: NEW ZEALAND ARMY DISTINGUISHING PATCHES 1911-1991. Volumes One and Two by Malcolm Thomas and Cliff Lord
NEW ZEALAND ARMY DISTINGUISHING PATCHES 1911-1991. Volumes One and Two Malcolm Thomas and Cliff Lord ISBN0473032902 Published by: Malcolm Thomas...
