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Original Australian Special Operations Task Group, Task Force 66 (SOTG / TF66) Afghanistan challenge coin from my personal collection.This distinctive Australian Defence Force special operations coin is associated with Task Force 66, the Australian Special Operations Task Group deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Slipper.The front features the distinctive SOTG Afghanistan design with the Hindu Kush / Afghan landscape, Afghan national colors, Southern Cross and Australian Special Operations heraldic wyvern/griffin holding a sword. The outer border reads:SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK GROUP
AFGHANISTANThe reverse features the Australian Coat of Arms, including the kangaroo and emu, rendered in gold against a black enamel background.The Australian War Memorial maintains an example of this same SOTG/TF66 challenge coin design in its national collection and dates the type to approximately 2008.Details:* Australian Special Operations Task Group
* Task Force 66 / TF66
* Afghanistan
* Operation Slipper era
* Australian Defence Force
* Special Operations Command Australia
* Australian Coat of Arms reverse
* Multicolor enamel and gold-tone construction
* Approximately 1.75 inches in diameter
* Heavy metal challenge coin
* From my personal collection
* Coin shown is the exact item being offeredThe Special Operations Task Group included personnel from several Australian special operations organizations during its Afghanistan rotations, including the Special Air Service Regiment, 1st Commando Regiment, 2nd Commando Regiment and specialist support elements.Pre-owned condition with visible light handling, surface and storage wear consistent with age. Enamel and raised design remain strong. Please examine all photographs closely for exact condition.A scarce Afghanistan-era Australian special operations collectible suitable for collections focused on SOTG, TF66, Australian Special Forces, SASR, Australian Commandos, Operation Slipper and Afghanistan militaria.
