Hi all
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR POSTING TO THOSE POSTED TO A SHIP.
Firstly, you need to look at the address you are
given.
If the address you are given looks like a normal
street address then you just post them as you normally would in the provided
prepaid satchel.
Other times you will be given an address that looks
like the following:
Recipient's rank and name
Ship’s Office
HMAS XXXXXXX
Australian Defence Force NSW 2890
When the above address is used, I have just been
told that Australia Post would like us to continue using the large customs form
please.
Additionally, the Post Office needs to use the code
1167. Once they input that the computer asks them for an AFPO Number. This is
part of their inputting system that they cannot yet get around. They are
working on it, so what you need to do is tell them to input AFPO 60. That will take them where they need to go in
their computer system.
NOTE: you might need to tell them the code 1167 and
the AFPO 60 – but this does NOT get written on the address anywhere. If you
have problems, then please call me.
Please take the parcel to Australia Post with the
Customs Form already attached as shown in the photo. We do not want the
customs for stuck on top of the address as this can result in a mis-sorting
where the parcel is them posted to the first address and not the recipient’s
address.
MILANO CORTINA PARALYMPICS 2026
Royal Australian Navy members Lt. Cmdr. David Miln,
Able Seaman Taryn Dickens, and veteran Matt Brumby were selected for
the Australian team for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics, marking a
historic moment for the Navy. Taryn is competing with the support of her Defence
Community assistance dog, Gigi. They are transitioning from elite adaptive
sports and Invictus Games experience to compete in para-biathlon and other
winter sports.
To watch them and cheer them on you can do so on 9
Now and Stan sport.
PRIORITIES
Requests
number 3-27 are on deployment. So obviously we would like to
get these requests completed. It would be good to get these done and to their
recipients.
As
always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and
interesting requests that have come on this week.
Please
let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 14 April 26 please, or earlier if you can manage this. If you cannot make that
date, please let me know. Do reach out if you have any timing issues and we’ll
resolve one way or the other. In fact, if you are going to be late posting it
please let me know BEFORE you post it. Also, if this time frame is too
tight for you, there are options, just email me to discuss, thank
you.
Request
Information
When selecting a request, remember, you do not have
to include everything they have asked for. Footy quilts do not need to have the
logo or even the team’s name. Using the team colours is all that is required.
Simple is perfectly acceptable. A number of these requests have given you
favourite colours as well as footy teams or other hobbies and interests. It is
fine to make a quilt using their favourite colours but please include at least
one of their interests. It is fine to keep it simple.
If there is more than one request on this list that
you would be happy to do, I suggest that you send me a list of requests and
tell me how many you want to be allocated…. i.e. one of the following,
please…. There are always a few requests that everyone wants to do (and I
can never pick them) so if the first one you ask for is taken then I can
allocate another from your list if I have a list.
Any queries you might have, please don’t hesitate
to contact via the AHQ email as per usual with any queries and we will assist
you from there. We may not know the answer, but it will be our pleasure to
research and get back to you.
A reminder, when you are ready to post the quilt or
laundry bag you’ve created, please use the name given you in any
correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer admin
team keep a track of what’s been sent etc.
CPL Wanda Quilt
TG 3456
AFPO XX
ADF
Sydney NSW 2890
Also, please use the Aussie Heroes PO Box address
on your parcel in the event the parcel is Returned to Sender - the PO Box is a
safe place in the event of any mishaps with postage.
Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags)
PO Box 248,
Cherrybrook, NSW 2126
Don’t forget to take a photo of your completed
quilt or laundry bag to email to AHQ with the name of the
recipient and we can include in the Weekly Dispatches blog and add to the tally
of quilts and laundry bags sent off to the troops. I personally love
viewing the photos of those projects dispatched – so inspiring.
If you are using an AHQ supplied prepaid satchel,
please kindly use the AHQ address for the return address– also for your own
packaging – if a parcel is Returned to Sender, it is likely we can expedite its
journey to the recipient from Sydney.
Please also please hold on to the Tracking number
(the pink sticker that you should remove before posting – we’ve experienced
mail delays lately (haven’t we all?) and having the Tracking number is very
reassuring to keep an eye on the parcel’s progress in arriving at its
destination.
Don’t forget, if you look at today’s Request List
and need help choosing, please feel free to get in touch to discuss, we will be
ready to reply and offer guidance by email. Our goal is to help you find a
request that you will be comfortable with doing. If you need a crest etc we may
be able to post embroideries / printed fabric images or email some of these to
you.
Helpful info may be gleaned here
http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2019/07/information-post-for-those-that-sew-for.html
I look forward to seeing the photos of completed quilts and LBs when they are
ready to post off.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE copy the ENTIRE line if you
wish to nominate for a quilt or laundry bag.
For example….
Marvel Theme. Ironman
M LB 1
This is really important to make sure that neither
you nor I copy the wrong number which could lead to me giving you the wrong
details for specific request. If you find it hard to copy and paste,
please copy the line out as above.
Decoding The Columns
The first column is the theme or preferences
requested.
The second column indicates the gender of the
recipient.
The third column is as follows.
B=both quilt and laundry bag (feel free to nominate
to JUST do the laundry bag if you wish)
Q= just a quilt
LB = just a laundry bag
F= female
M= male
Please let the Admin crew know if you have any
other questions....Just email friendsofahq@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing what you want to make
this week. Happy stitching!
Cheers,
Jan-Maree
P.P.S.
Don't forget to check out AHQ on the Blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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Every
year we make something which will serve as our invitation for our VIPs to
attend our Annual Dinner. This year we are going to make miniature wall
hangings with an ANZAC Theme.
The wall hangings are to be 13" by 9" in portrait format.
These are one sided with the design details on the front.
The only requirement of the front is that it be ANZAC Themed though please
bear in mind that not all invitations will be for Army personnel.
The front of the invitation can be pieced, appliqued, embroidered or painted
as you see fit. We would like a creatively completed piece, rather than a
piece of a commercial panel with no extra adornment. If you are not sure what I mean then please
feel free to reach out and ask questions.
You will be advised who your invitation is for so you can write a personal
letter to go with your creation however many of the names will change when
there is a large changeover of personnel in the middle of the year so you
will need to address them via their title and not their actual name.
The back is to have a rod pocket (about 2" to fit a narrow dowel) on
it.
Your completed invitation will need to be sent to AHQ Headquarters no later
than end of May please.
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1
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Random
laundry bags for Aussie soldiers undertaking training in Malaysia. If you would like to make one or more
random gender-neutral laundry bags to send to Malaysia that would be great.
Postage for these go through a Locked Bag address in Australia so prepaid
satchels can be used but you need to be prepared to buy your own satchel. You
can fit 2LBs in a small satchel, 6 in a Large Satchel and around 12-13 in an
XL satchel. No crests are needed for these,
but they can be any theme with a patch on it as long as each bag is different
and all gender neutral. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE GOODIES WITH THE BAGS
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M
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LB
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2
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Australian
& Ukraine Flags,
Pine Forest covered in snow,
the Grim Reaper
Saint Javelin,
Text "OP KUDU 2026"
(We can supply the Reaper, St Javelin image & emb text)
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M
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Q
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3
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Australian
flag,
Ukrainian flag,
text "OP KUDU XII"
Skippy badge,
Classic British landscape
(We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text)
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M
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Q
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4
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Australian
flag
Delta reaper
Ukraine flag with Text “OP KUDU XII 2026”
(We can provide Delta reaper printed on fabric and the text as emb)
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M
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Q
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5
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Operation
Mazurka, 2026, Egypt, pyramids, sandy colour theme, Aussie Flag, Red kangaroo
emblem
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M
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Q
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6
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RAN crest
(small)
Surfs Up Movie Themed
(We can provide the RAN crest)
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M
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Q
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7
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Rising
Sun, Australian Flag, Ukraine Flag, Ukraine Trident, The motto "Glory to
Ukraine" in the Ukrainian language
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Ukraine Trident and can have the text
embroidered.)
He has chosen the above because he wants to honour the Australian Unity with
Ukraine during their fight against invasion.
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M
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Q
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8
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Queensland
Reds themed
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M
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Q
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9
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Dark
Blue, AFL (Port Adelaide), Cavalry Light horseman, Australia
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M
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Q
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10
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RAAF
crest with service details
Incorporate a green military tunnel tent (11x11 style),
Super hornet and a C-17 Globemaster.
Likes flowers,
Vintage-country style,
Favourite colour is blue.
(We can provide RAAF crest)
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F
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B
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11
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Rising
Sun
AAAVN Corp badge
Army themed
Toned down background
Long-haired Jack Russell dogs
Red macaw
Yellow-naped amazon parrots
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Corp badge and images of members dog and
birds)
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M
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B
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12
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RAAF
Crest
RAAF (F-35),
Surfing/Ocean Australian Nature/wildlife
1 or 2 Barnacles (for my partner)
Auora Australis
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M
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B
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13
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Rising
Sun
RAAOC Corps Badge
Army Themed
(We can provide the Rising Sun & RAAOC Corps badge)
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M
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Q
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14
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RAAF
Crest
Air Force theme with Fast jets like F/A-18F Super Hornets
(We can provide the RAAF Crest - and silhouette of Super Hornet if needed)
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M
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B
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15
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Green,
ANZAC, Army, Poppies, Rising Sun. Also, if you can fit in the Sydney
Roosters, that would be awesome. If
you could include the on the quilt - RSM AUSCON - Rotation 59A OP MAZURKA
2026
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M
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Q
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16
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Tri
Service Themed (Navy/Army/RAAF), include submarines, tanks & jets.
Multinational Force & Observers logo with details
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M
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B
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17
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Air Force
themed. Blues and blacks with hints of red. Text Surname plus MFO EGYPT 2026
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M
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Q
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18
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Navy Blue
and white. AFL Carlton Football Club theme.
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M
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Q
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19
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1
RAR/Infantry/ Skippy badge/Army/ ANZAC Themed quilt
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M
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Q
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20
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Green,
ANZAC, Army, Poppies, Rising Sun. Also, if you can fit in the Sydney
Roosters, that would be awesome. If
you could include the on the quilt - RSM AUSCON - Rotation 59A OP MAZURKA
2026
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M
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B
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21
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Air Force
themed. Blues and blacks with hints of red. With deployment details.
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M
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B
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22
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Army
Aviation theme(helicopters)/ANZAC theme/Egypt
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M
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B
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23
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Blue
-Horses, CrossFit, Dog (Black, Shepard), Mountain climbing and biking,
running, beach, sky diving
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M
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Q
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24
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Blue
colours, diving in the ocean, pyramids and coffee
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M
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Q
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25
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Nuclear
Symbol
American Eagle
Blue and white or even Blue white and red in colour
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M
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B
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26
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RAAF /
ANZAC themed with a bit of a Port Adelaide Footy touch to it if possible,
please
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F
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Q
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27
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Cartoon
like pictures of Frozen and Shrek
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M
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B
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28
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Anything
Red Bull
Formula 1 or MotoGP
I absolutely love CATS lol.
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M
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B
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29
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Black
background with grey submarine silhouette
Red kangaroo symbol in the middle and Southern Cross stars in rings in
white. (image available of design)
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M
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B
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30
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Beach
Kangaroo
Australian landmarks
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M
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Q
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31
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Navy
Crest
Navy Theme
Colours Red, White and Blue
Naval Police Coxswain & Marine
Technician (Electrical) badges
Deployments
Op ACCORDION
Op HIGHROAD
Op SAMOA ASSIST
Op RESOLUTE
Op CELESTA
Op RELEX II
Ships/Establishments served on
HMAS Cerberus
Fleet Support Unit - Sydney
HMAS Success
HMAS Arunta
HMAS Tobruk
HMAS Kuttabul
Exchange postings in United Kingdom & Honolulu, United States.
(We can provide Navy Crest & list of Deployments, can provide
ship/establishment crests)
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F
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Q
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32
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Fortnight
- the game
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M
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Q
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33
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Gym and
Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme.
Please also include exactly 1 cup of milk somewhere
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M
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Q
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34
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Lionel
Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and
Lebron James (US Basketball player - LA Lakers team)
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M
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Q
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35
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XBOX game
theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto
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F
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Q
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36
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HMAS
Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters
(We can provide the Ships crest, RAN crest & ships silhouette)
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M
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Q
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37
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Military
Police themed with Explosions
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M
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Q
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38
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Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions
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M
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Q
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39
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Legend of
Zelda,
Pokémon,
Harry Potter,
Dungeons and Dragons.
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F
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Q
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40
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The Big
Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series)
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M
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Q
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41
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Dragon
Ball Z
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M
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Q
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42
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Physical
Training Instructor
Some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids.
Colour scheme more masculine colours with a little feminine.
(We can provide PTI rate badge or could be easily appliqued)
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M
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Q
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43
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Ronnie
Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general
(images available)
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M
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Q
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44
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Liverpool
FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny)
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M
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Q
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45
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Star Trek
Deep Space 9
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M
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Q
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46
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Surf's up
the movie themed
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M
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Q
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47
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Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions
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M
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Q
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48
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HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed
(We can provide the Brisbane crest, RAN crests & the ships silhouette)
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F
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Q
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49
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HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed
(We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests)
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M
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Q
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50
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Melbourne
Storm NRL Team
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M
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Q
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51
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Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert.
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M
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Q
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52
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Transformers
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M
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Q
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53
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Goat with
explosions
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M
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Q
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54
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Tanks
through the ages
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M
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Q
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55
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Hydrographer/Survey,
Fishing (Barramundi),
Blue and white
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M
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B
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56
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Running
(Road and Trail),
Mountains,
Camping
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M
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Q
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57
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Video
games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple
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M
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LB
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58
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Ocean
colours.
Great Barrier Reef, Personal cruising boating.
CIS Comms logo.
Navy White Ensign.
(We can provide the CIS Comms badge logo)
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M
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B
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59
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METOC,
Snowboarding,
Groodle,
Ocean, Blue and White,
Sydney Roosters
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M
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B
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60
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4WD,
Sunrises,
Beach,
Blue and green.
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M
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Q
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61
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Rising
Sun,
RAAF and Navy Crests,
Joint service themed.
Hobbies are watching Formula 1, playing golf and Four-wheel Driving.
(We can supply the Service crests)
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M
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Q
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62
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Cobra Kai
(American Karate drama TV show)
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M
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LB
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63
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The
Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing.
Predominately blue, silver, or black.
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M
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LB
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64
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Retro
Arcade
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M
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LB
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65
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King
Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby')
Red, blue, yellow and white coloured theme
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M
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LB
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66
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Videogames/Orange/Blue
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M
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LB
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67
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Rapper 50
cent
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M
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LB
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68
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Doom
Eternal Theme (video game)
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M
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LB
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68
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Wolverine
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M
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LB
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70
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One
Piece, Zoro vs King battle
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M
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LB
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71
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Queensland
Maroons themed
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M
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Q
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72
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Kookaburras
and mines
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M
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Q
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73
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Random Pokémon
themed, include mega Lucario if possible
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M
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Q
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74
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Boats and
fish
(Blue and black coloured)
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M
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Q
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75
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Navy
themed, with ships and crests from
HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06),
HMAS Sydney 5 (DDG 42),
HMAS Yarra 4 (MHC 87)
(We can provide the ships crests)
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M
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Q
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76
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Rising
Sun with details,
Corp Badges for Artillery and Military Police,
Army theme
Brisbane Broncos,
Queensland Maroons
(We can provide the Rising Sun and badges)
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M
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Q
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77
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Navy
Crest with service details
Guided Missile Frigate (FFG)
Ships Crests-
HMAS Canberra which I served on for 12 years.
HMAS Melbourne
HMAS Adelaide
HMAS Sydney
Would like crest of HMAS Canberra and image (supplied)
(We can provide the Navy Crest with details, ship's crests and image of HMAS
Canberra)
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M
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Q
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78
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RAAF
crest
RAAF themed
Fighter Jets.
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F
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Q
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79
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Rising
Sun
Royal Australian Infantry Corp Badge
Royal Australian Regiment badge
Australian flag and New Zealand flag (Was born in New Zealand so it would be
great to include a little NZ touch if possible)
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badges)
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M
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Q
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80
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Navy
Crest, Navy themed, job Electronics Technician.
Ships :
HMAS Adelaide
HMAS Torrens
HMAS Darwin
HMAS Tobruk
HMAS Success
Shore postings included:
HMAS Cerberus (Training Division, where he retired)
Melbourne Recruiting
Fleet Support Unit West
Fleet Support Unit Garden Island
Tri-service posting at RAAF Base Laverton, which was a particularly memorable
part of career.
Passionate Formula 1 fan and a lifelong supporter of the Richmond Tigers AFL
Football Club, both of which are important parts of who he is.
(We can provide the Navy and ship crests)
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M
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Q
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81
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Navy
Crest
Colour red
Border collies
Australian flora
(We can provide the Navy crest and image of border collie)
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F
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Q
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82
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Traditional/neo-traditional
tattoo designs
HMAS YARRA (MHC 87) crest
(We can provide the crest)
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M
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Q
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83
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RAN Crest
with service details
CSI-I Rate badge & Signalmen Badge
Acknowledgement of my JR Division – ‘RAMSAY / STEVENSON 55th Intake’ (Intake
colours were RAMSAY, Orange and Stevenson Black)
Crests for HMAS Leeuwin (establishment not ship)
HMAS Cerberus
HMAS Newcastle
HMAS Stuart (DE48)
HMAS Yarra (DE45)
HMAS Adelaide (FFG01)
HMAS Stalwart (215)
STS Young Endeavour
AFL Sydney Swans emblem
(We can supply the crest with service details, rate badges and other crests)
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M
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B
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84
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Interests
are Bicycles,
Aeroplanes
Canoeing
Orienteering.
Likes bright greens.
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M
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Q
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85
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Essendon (AFL)
Mighty Ducks
Dachshund (sausage dogs).
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M
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B
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86
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Blink 182
American Rock Band
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M
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LB
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86
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Navy
Crest
Submariner Dolphins
Crests for -
HMAS Sheean
HMAS Collins
HMAS Farncomb
HMAS Dechaineaux
HMAS Waler
Motto 'Fight On'
Springboks
Rugby
South Africa
Penrith Panthers
Boats, sailing
(We can provide the Navy crest, Dolphins and crest for submarines)
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M
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Q
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87
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Rising
Sun
Royal Engineers badge.
Army themed in colours of Corp blue & red.
(We can supply the Rising Sun and RAE badge)
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M
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Q
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88
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Rising
Sun,
Army theme,
Australian Flag
Royal Australian Ordnance Corps
Blue colour
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge)
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M
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Q
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89
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RAAF
Crest with details
Dogs- Jack Russell and other terriers
Nature
(We can provide the RAAF crest with details)
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M
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Q
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90
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RAAF
Crest
RAAF Roundel
RAAF themed
Worked very closely with the F/A-18 Super hornet, EA-18 Growler and for the
last 4 years the F-35.
Like flowers such as poppies, roses, lilies.
Love blue/turquoise/teal colours
(We can provide the RAAF crest and roundel)
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F
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Q
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91
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RAAF
Crest
P3 (favourite aircraft) P8
First CO of 1SSU
Chief of Staff to Commander Space Command
Several tours of Afghanistan and other areas of conflict.
Currently in the US serving as the Liaison Officer to HQ US Space Command.
Passions are: Rugby (specifically the All Blacks), P3 Orion’s, submarine
hunting.
Favourite colours are blue and green
Loves NZ motifs
Ocean
Skiing Travel.
(We can provide the RAAF Crest and 1SSU crest)
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M
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Q
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92
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Rising
Sun
Nursing Officer Corp Badge
The Corps colours are Scarlet and Grey, and our hat badge incorporates the
lamp of Florence Nightingale.
I would be very happy with a quilt in those colours and shapes, or, if
easier, then I also have a very strong attachment to the rural life, so
greens, yellows, sunflowers and roses in bright colours would also be
amazing.
(We can provide the Rising Sun & Corp Badge)
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F
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Q
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93
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Rising
Sun
Signals Corp badge
Army themed
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge)
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M
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Q
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94
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Rising
Sun
Infantry & Supply Corp badge.
Massive Star Wars fan
Loves African Wild Dogs
Favourite colours are blue and green
(We can supply the Rising Sun and badges)
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M
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B
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95
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RAAF
crest
Units: 35, 36, 37, 75 SQN
Operations:
Op Catalyst
Op Slipper
Op Samoa Assist
Op Resolute
Op Hawick
Op Accordion
Op Okra
Op Highroad
Op Atlas
Op Covid Assist
Op Flood Assist
Op Wantaim
(We can provide the RAAF crest, SQN crests and emb list of Operations )
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B
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97
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RAAF
Crest
(3 roles held whilst in service - Military Working Dog Handler, Ground
Support Equipment Mechanic and Personnel Capability Officer).
Loves Lego (mainly castles)
Magic The Gathering card game and Viking heritage.
Has a project car, 1989 BMW E30 convertible which has strong sentimental
value.
Loves his beer too.
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M
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B
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97
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RAAF
Crest
Loadmaster Brevet
WOFF Rank (RAAF),
C-17A
C-27J
HMAS Canberra.
(We can provide the RAAF Crest, Loadmaster Brevet, WOFF rank & Crest for
HMAS Canberra)
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M
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Q
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98
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British
flag at the top half
Australian flag at the bottom half
Large soldier silhouette in green Army camo
Border in the Army colour with an Army tank in each corner thank you.
(Image of quilt can be provided for inspiration)
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M
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Q
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99
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Rising
Sun
RAAC badge
Army themed including tanks
(We can provide the Rising sun and Corp badge)
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M
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Q
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100
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