EAST TIMOR (INTERFET), 1999 

 

INTERFRET Brassard

 

 

NATO HQ - Sarajevo 

 

             
NATO HQ Sarajevo
 

 

 

African Union

Irish personnel are serving in a European Union support roll for the African Union force in Sudan.  The bullion badge diameter is 50mm  (2 inches) was issued to Lt.Col K. Byrne (Air Corps) by the Canadian staff contingent who had them made in Canada.  The metal badge is 40mm in diameter.

 

                    
AU Beret Badge Bullion (2006) AU Beret Badge Metal (2006)
   

 

             
Beret worn by AU personnel
 

 

             
Beret worn by AU personnel
 

 

             
Cravat worn by AU personnel
 

The Beret, Armband and Cravat were worn 2006/2007 by Lt.Col. I Hanna.

 

 

NORDIC BATTLE GROUP

Irish personnel are serving with the Nordic Battle Group (NBG) which comprises four other European nations.  The lead nation is Sweden with Norway, Finland and Estonia contributing as well.  This is the badge worn by all nations.  The Irish element was established on 28 May 2007 and comprised troops mainly from 4th Western Brigade,  this will rotate between the brigades in time.

 

             
Nordic Battle Group
 

 

 

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