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Monogram of 1st Battalion [Originals] RNZIR Malaysia 1963-65

1st Battalion RNZIR 'Originals' Malaysia 1963-65 Monogram for Sale

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The monogram designed for the 1st Battalion RNZIR 'Originals' Battalion depicts the service of its members in Malaysia from the latter part of 1963 to the latter part of 1965.


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For ONLY $12.50 GST inclusive, with the monogram you get:
  • Monogram is colour-fast.
  • Withstands washing machine laundering.
  • Iron-on fabric for placing on Polo shirts, T shirts and suchlike.
  • Iron-on fabric instructions pamphlet.
  • Postage paid.
1 RNZIR Originals 1963-65 monogram Polo shirts not included in purchase. 1 RNZIR Originals 1963-65 monogram


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Description of Design Elements

The design represents achievements of the 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment [1 RNZIR 'Originals'] whilst serving in Malaysia with 28th Commonwealth Brigade, 17th Gurkha Division from lat 1963 to late 1965.

On 1 May 1964, the creation of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment was formally incurred whilst being the 2nd Battalion stationed at Terendak Military Camp, Malaysia.

The monogram consists of the following:

A.]The Crown of Malaysia's Monarchy, representing the soveriegnity of that country.
B.] The Malaysian national flag to the right of the crown, representative of that nation.
C.]The New Zealand national flag to the left of the crown, representative of that nation's armed forces located in Malaysia.
D.] The oblong circles of yellow and royal blue are Malaysia's national colours
E.] The crossed Kris on the right are Malaysian national symbols.
F.] The tiger centered, as another national symbol, is indicative of the professionalism and stealth of the 1st Battalion RNZIR in its operations against enemy forces within the jungles of Malaya and Borneo.
G.] The RNZIR badge, as worn on headress of 1st Battalion RNZIR personnel, represents the infantry Corps.
H.] The centered red diamond is that was formally worn on the upper left sleeve of battalion personnel.
I.] The green background to the red diamond combines to represent the battalion formal colours.
J.] The crossed bayonets beneath the diamond depict an Infantry unit.
K.] The olive branch surround depicts peace being established for Malaysia following terroist and confrontation.
L.] The lettering states the country and years in which the 1st Battalion RNZIR functioned with honour and high esteem.
M.] Finally, the green background and red merrow are the battalion's formal colours.
Victor R Johnson, Designer


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