Presentation plaque : Marc Bromet, 2 Army Ordance Depot

Place Asia: Vietnam, South Vietnam
Accession Number REL/16000.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Heraldry
Physical description Enamelled metal, Laminated wood
Maker Unknown
Place made Vietnam
Date made c 1970
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Wood laminate plaque in the shape of a shield. A metal scroll at the top contains the word 'VIETNAM' in black enamel. Below this on the left is an enamelled map of Vietnam. On the right are the crossed flags of Australia and South Vietnam with an engraved plaque below. The engraving reads 'MARC BROMET 2AOD SOCCER CLUB 1970'. The back of the plaque had a hinged stand for display.

History / Summary

This plaque, a souvenir of his time spent with the unit soccer team, was presented to Captain Marc Bromet of 2 Advanced Ordnance Depot. Bromet, who was born in July 1947, served in Vietnam with 2 AOD from 10 September 1970 to 30 September 1971. He then transferred to Head Quarters 1 Australian Task Force unitl 26 Februray 1972.