National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Memorabilia - Because We Were There, C.2001
... ...Shield of the Mekons...shield. There is an American and Australian flag with a helicopter above each flag.
There is a map of Vietnam with the Vietnamese flag. The insignia of the Shield of Mekons...shield. There is an American and Australian flag with a helicopter above each flag.
There is a map of Vietnam with the Vietnamese flag. The insignia of the Shield of Mekons ...
This item was donated by Leading Aircraftman John Stuart Kirby (A317933) who was with the Royal Australian Air Force and served in Vietnam with No 9 Squadron from September 1971 to December 1971 and No. 1 Operational Support Unit from December 1971 to February 1972.Hand carved and lacquered wood shield. There is an American and Australian flag with a helicopter above each flag.
There is a map of Vietnam with the Vietnamese flag. The insignia of the Shield of Mekons is near the left bottom and the insignia of 9 Squadron is near the bottom right,Brothers-in-Arms Vietnam Vetrans
"For John Kirby Your visit to Chico Cailfornia September 2001 Because We Were There
By Wm Robert Stanley Sr.leading aircraftman john stuart kirby, a317933, royal australian air force, no 9 squadron, no. 1 operational support unit, handcrafted, shield of the mekons
