Re: OU Colors, insignia, etc.
From: "Alan and Carmel Brain" <aebrain@a...>
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:34:18 +1000
Subject: Re: OU Colors, insignia, etc.
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From: "Eli Arndt" <emu2020@wattosjunkyard.com>
> Has anything "official" been set for the colors, insignia, flag, etc.
of
the OU? Also, does anybody know if any more Maori are slated for
production?
Nothing official, but the following is common:
Cammo - OZCAM pattern.
See http://www.mcaroy.com/tactical%20vests/austwebbing.JPG
http://www.defence.gov.au/gallery/content/TT0100201.jpg
Vehicle cammo:
http://www.defence.gov.au/army/equipment/lprv.jpg
Ships - Individualistic, often traditional designs. These can be Koori
(Aboriginal),
Maori, Polynesian etc. but not always.
See http://www2.dynamite.com.au/aebrain/FT/OU4A.JPG
Flag etc: http://www.projectrho.com/ft/astropoliticalx.gif has a picture
of
the OU Flag.
A larger one is at http://www.ausflag.com.au/new/pfdc/images/072.gif
This shows in a stylistic way the islands of the pacific (to right)
balanced
by
the sun-drenched desert of Australia (to left).
The Naval Jack is http://www.ausflag.com.au/new/images/ani/recon-a.gif
and http://www.ausflag.com.au/new/images/recon.gif
This shows the blackness of space emblazoned with a star, a stylised
"boomerang" Fighter, and the blood red of attack (as well as being
in accordance with the traditional Koori ensign). It's called the
"reconciliation" flag, as the object of all military activity is
eventual
peace and reconciliation.