Description
Description: Formation Patch – Far East Land Forces (FARELF) – Official Issue
Condition: Very Good
Comments: Formation Patch – Far East Land Forces (FARELF)
Worn by Australian soldiers attached to Far East Land Forces (FARELF) and also worn in Malaya.
1963 Far East Command was established, covering the region covered China, Hong Kong, Kobe and Singapore. Major bases included Hong Kong (HMS Tamar) and Singapore. It was organised as an interservice command:
* Far East Land Forces [British]
* Australian Army Force
* Additional air and naval elements
11 January 1971 disbanded at Singapore (succeeded by ANZUK Force).
