Description: SCARCE obsolete NZSAS unit member's Challenge Coin from the period when NZSAS was a "Group" (Gp.) The NZSAS was accorded regimental status in 2013. So this now EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to obtain *PRE-REGIMENTAL Status* challenge coin is AT LEAST 11 years OLD The Maker's Mark impressed into the edge of this coin "E.L.M." (Eng Leong Medallic Industries Pte. Ltd. e a Singapore based manufacturer) HERE is a SUPERB and ultra-extensive REFERENCE on NZDF Challenge Coins (Includes MOST of the NZSAS Challenge coins also) https://www.rnsnz.org.nz/media/1624/a-catalogue-of-new-zealand-challenge-coins-3rd-edition.pdf NZSAS unit history....... The 1st New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment, abbreviated as 1 NZSAS Regt, was formed on 7 July 1955 and is the special forces unit of the New Zealand Army, closely modelled on the British Special Air Service (SAS). It traces its origins to the Second World War and the famous Long Range Desert Group that New Zealanders served with. The New Zealand Government states that NZSAS is the "premier combat unit of the New Zealand Defence Force" and it has been operationally deployed to locations including the Pacific region, Afghanistan, and the jungles of South-East Asia. Individual members of the NZSAS have received honours and awards, most notably the Victoria Cross for New Zealand awarded to Corporal Willie Apiata. In 2004, the unit was awarded the United States Presidential Unit Citation for its contribution in Afghanistan. It has the responsibility of conducting counter-terrorism and overseas special operations and performing the disposal of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive hazards for military and civilian authorities FREE POSTAGE with BUY IT NOW purchase 😁 I have several other GENUINE S.A.S. insignia so please do view my "Seller's other listings" Always HAPPY to "COMBINE ITEMS" to save you the high cost of postage around 1/2 the planet BUT if you wish to combine items? PLEASE AWAIT my INVOICE Before sending payment As GreedBay STEAL 10% of all my listed postage costs as "Additional Sales Commision" (WTF??) 🙁 If you pay before invoice received? SORRY but I will not be able to combine postage without deducting what GreedBay stole Any questions please MESSAGE ME PostageFirst Class Air Mail (6-10 DAYS) New Zealand residents FREE COURIER deliveryBut 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: 200 GBP
Location: Auckland
End Time: 2024-11-27T04:30:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.98 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Type: Badges
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Clothing Type: Challenge Coin Esprit de Corps
Conflict: Gulf War (1990-1991)
Era: 1945-Present
Country/ Organization: Commonwealth
Theme: Militaria
Service: Special Forces
Country/Region of Manufacture: Singapore
