Description: ‘My Mate Reflection’ Special LIMITED Edition Boxed Challenge Coin # 6 Created in Western Australia by proud pewter smiths, Buckingham Pewter, official makers for the SASR This VERY LIMITED EDITION boxed and numbered release (ONLY 10 were issued = boxed and serial numbered) pays homage to the profound commitment and sacrifice made in the service to the Australian Nation. Based on the original Ian Coate art work, ‘My Mate’ rendered in oil on canvas Which proudly hangs in the SAS Historical Foundation Gallery. Its print release has long been sold out, (a testament to its significance) This poignant artwork captures the solemnity of losing a mate within the Australian Special Air Service Regiment, a sentiment echoed in Ian's heartfelt poem. Each challenge coin commemorates the memory and honours the fallen🙁 An EXTREMELY RARE very high-quality "3-D" Challenge Coin that is very deeply engraved The SASR currently has 3 sabre squadrons, known as 1,3 and 4 Squadron These squadrons rotate through the two roles performed by the SAS. One squadron conducts the counterterrorism/special recovery (CT/SR) role, and the remaining squadrons conduct the warfighting/reconnaissance role.The strength of the SASR is over 700 personnel.Based at Campbell Barracks, it is a battalion-sized element and is known to be made up of a regimental headquarters, three sabre squadrons, an operational support squadron, a specialist support squadron, and a signals squadron.In 2002 it was reported that two sabre squadrons (designated as contingency squadrons) were assigned to maintain the regiment's warfighting capability and that the third sabre squadron was designated as the Tactical Assault Group, with squadrons rotating through the two roles.In 2015, the existence of a fourth sabre squadron was acknowledged.The regiment is currently believed to be organised as follows.... Regimental headquarters1 Squadron2 Squadron – announced in November 2020 to be disbanded :-( 3 Squadron 4 SquadronSpecialist Support Squadron Operational Support Squadron152 Signal SquadronEach sabre squadron is approximately 90-strong, and is divided into three troops (Water Troop, Free-Fall Troop and Vehicle Mounted Troop).A troop comprises four patrols with five or six operators in each patrol, and is commanded by a captain with each patrol commanded by a sergeant.For surveillance operations the SASR usually operates in patrols; however, for CT operations it usually employs larger force elements Support personnel include signallers, mechanics and technicians, medical staff, storemen, drivers, caterers and various specialists.It was reported in 2012 that six female soldiers were being trained in the United States.As of 2003, 152 Signal Squadron comprised four troops.Military dogs, designated Special Operations Military Working Dog (SOMWD), have been members of the SASR since 2005 Any questions please MESSAGE ME Postage First Class Air Mail (6-10 DAYS) New Zealand residents FREE COURIER delivery 🙂But SORRY but you pay GST @15% on purchase priceBECAUSE we must PAY GST on all locally-delivered sales 🙁 A GST receipt or Invoice will be supplied on request
Price: 350 GBP
Location: Auckland
End Time: 2024-11-27T04:30:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.98 GBP
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Type: Badges
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Clothing Type: Challenge Coin Esprit de Corps
Conflict: Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Era: 1945-Present
Country/ Organization: Commonwealth
Theme: Militaria
Service: Special Forces
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown