Hi Kev,

I thought  this may be of interest to some of the 7RAR members .

I found a company in Melbourne that makes RAR rings of perfect quality. They had one for 6RAR and I asked the guy to design one for 7RAR, see photos attached at the bottom of this e-mail. I have had one for a year or so. The size is not over the top and it can be worn permanently if you wish.

The company is Achievement Awards Australia

Owner : Hank Thierry

PO Box 184 Mansfield Vic.

Mobile 0427387463

Website www.awardsaust.com.au

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He does them in Gold, White Gold or Silver. prices vary .........made to fit your finger.

On the inside they will also engrave , for instance Vietnam 70 2793537, referring to conflict , year and service number.

My understanding is that Hank now has the mould for 7 RAR and they are made in the USA due to the intricate nature of the crossed rifles.

The photos were taken during the making stage and have a few blemishes however of course the finished ring is pristine. I believe they can be made with the black background or without it.

Below is an extract from the webiste :

Military Associations

Welcome to Achievement Awards Australasia

MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT RAR ASSOCIATION:

THE PRIDE OF AUSTRALIA'S DEFENCE FORCE, THE RAR BATTALION ASSOCIATION, IS REPRESENTED BY THIS INTRICATELY DETAILED, AND EXPERTLY CAST DRESS RING. IT REFLECTS THE PRIDE, SACRIFICE AND COMRADESHIP OF MILITARY SERVICE, ALLEGIANCE TO THE RAR BATTALION AND COMMITMENT OF THE RING'S OWNER TO THE SECURITY OF THIS NATION.

THE SKIPPY, CROSSED RIFLES, CROWN AND LAUREL SURROUND, CAN ONLY BE WORN WITH PRIDE BY THOSE WHO HAVE MADE THAT COMMITMENT.

MEMBERS OF THE 6RAR ASSOCIATION ARE NOW ABLE TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THIS UNIQUE DRESS RING. WE WOULD WELCOME ENQUIRIES FROM ALL ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS TO DISCUSS THEIR INTEREST.

METALS: Choice of 9ct gold or silver.

regards Terry Harper

7 RAR 70-71