The Australian contingent of Al Muthanna Task Force operated out of Camp Smitty and then moved on to a new role based at Camp Terendak at Tallil. The first patch is a generic patch used by English and Australians early on (there is also a subdued version, if someone can help me out acquiring one) The pair below are Australian AMTG 3 colour and subdued patches which were used prior to the Australian effort becoming known as Overwatch Battle Group West (OBGW)
The five (yes, count them!) legged cow with wings and a mans head is the Assyrian/ Babylonian mythical diety known as Lamassur. Lamassur was a 'protective spirit' and also in its earliest guise, was a female diety!
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The AMTG 3 Badge is a dreamers badge. It was never officially worn, nor was it officially ordered. The Lamasu is a British Divisonal badge, AMTG 3 was not under command of that British Division, it was under the British 20 Armd Div (wears a gaunlet badge). How do I know, I served in the unit (AMTG 3 / OBG (W)1 ) and have been a very keen Australian insignia collector for over 20 years. Please help me tell the truth about this badge, it is only ripping off novice collectors with tales of reality
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