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Queensland Honours
The State of Queensland has created several independent honours to that of the Australian Honours System. Non-service specific State awards Citations Unit citations A unit citation is a formal, honorary mention by high authority of a military unit's specific and outstanding performance, notably in battle. Similar mentions can also be made for individual soldiers. Alternatively or concurrently, the unit can be ... are awarded to the organisation, and may be worn by members who served in the organisation at the time and meeting the requirements. * 2010-2011 Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation – Performed duty on at least one shift at any time between 1 December 2010 and 28 February 2011. * 2014 G20 Citation – Introduced to acknowledge Government agencies during the 2014 G20 events held in Brisbane. The frame has 'G20' at the top and '2014' at the bottom. Ribbon colours of green, blue and orange are from the summit's logo. * 2018 Commonwealth Games Citation - Int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badge Of Queensland
A badge is a device or accessory, often containing the insignia of an organization, which is presented or displayed to indicate some feat of service, a special accomplishment, a symbol of authority granted by taking an oath (e.g., police and fire), a sign of legitimate employment or student status, or as a simple means of identification. They are also used in advertising, publicity, and for branding purposes. Police badges date back to medieval times when knights wore a coat of arms representing their allegiances and loyalty. Badges can be made from metal, plastic, leather, textile, rubber, etc., and they are commonly attached to clothing, bags, footwear, vehicles, home electrical equipment, etc. Textile badges or patches can be either woven or embroidered, and can be attached by gluing, ironing-on, sewing or applique. Badges have become highly collectable: in the UK, for example, the Badge Collectors' Circle has been in existence since 1980. In the military, badges are use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
