Historical information

In March 2003 military forces of the Coalition of the Willing, including 2,000 men & women of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) invaded Iraq. Since July 2003 working with the interim Iraqi Government, the ADF has continued to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure & stable environment in Iraq & assist national recovery programs. In mid Jun 2005 some 1,400 ADF personnel were serving in Iraq.

Physical description

Small enamel badge showing face of a soldier which is attached in the centre of cardboard. Cardboard shows coloured print of children welcoming an Australian soldier.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed on badge: “Remember Iraq”

Printed bottom of cardboard: “Iraqi children welcome an Australian soldier in a small village on the outskirts of As Samawah. Photograph courtesy of Department of Defence”

Printed back of cardboard: “Remember Iraq”