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[es-ES]Record tools[es-ES] [es-ES]Displays[es-ES]	Green army beret Remove from selection Add to selection Número del objetoM2010/130:006 TítuloGreen army beret DescripciónGreen army beret issued to Greg Sher with commando insignia comprising of a dagger and boomerang, with the motto "Strike Swiftly". Commandos awarded the coveted green beret have specialist qualifications in roping and rappelling, parachuting and amphibious operations. Training is always high-risk; sometimes hair-raising, but often humorous. Private Greg Sher, a member of the elite Special Forces Commandos, was known by his mates as “Super Jew.” He served in both East Timor and Afghanistan and was the first Australian Jewish soldier to die in combat since the end of World War II. Temasoldiers, Australian Defence Force, commandos, armed forces Nombre del objetomilitary uniforms Dimensiones length: 235.00 mm width: 190.00 mm height: 90.00 mm Línea de créditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Vonny and Felix Sher

Número del objetoM2010/130:006

TítuloGreen army beret

DescripciónGreen army beret issued to Greg Sher with commando insignia comprising of a dagger and boomerang, with the motto "Strike Swiftly". Commandos awarded the coveted green beret have specialist qualifications in roping and rappelling, parachuting and amphibious operations. Training is always high-risk; sometimes hair-raising, but often humorous.

Private Greg Sher, a member of the elite Special Forces Commandos, was known by his mates as “Super Jew.” He served in both East Timor and Afghanistan and was the first Australian Jewish soldier to die in combat since the end of World War II.

Temasoldiers, Australian Defence Force, commandos, armed forces

Nombre del objetomilitary uniforms

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Línea de créditoSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Vonny and Felix Sher

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