Multi-National Force & Observers (MFO) Egypt & Sinai Embroidered Patch Flash Formation Sign

An embroidered orange and white disc with black lettering, in unworn condition but with slight mark to the side of the letter L at the end of multi-national otherwise in very good condition. Circa 8cms in diameter.

The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) is an international peacekeeping force overseeing the terms of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. The MFO generally operates in and around the Sinai peninsula, ensuring free navigation through the Straits of Tiran and the Gulf of Aqaba, and compliance with the other terms of the Egypt–Israel peace treaty.

Formed in 1981 outside of United Nations, The MFO has its main headquarters in Rome, where it is headed by the Director-General. It also has two regional offices, in Tel Aviv and Cairo, while the Force itself is based in Zone C on the Sinai Peninsula, under the command of the Force Commander.

The Force Commander is responsible for the military elements of the MFO, which comprise:

Headquarters
Three infantry battalions (FIJIBATT, COLBATT and USBATT)
1st US Support Battalion (Formerly the Logistical Support Unit)
Coastal Patrol Unit (CPU)
Rotary Wing Aviation Unit (AVCO)
Fixed Wing Aviation Unit (FWAU)
Transport and Engineering Unit (TREU)
Military Police Unit (FMPU)
Flight Following (Air Traffic control) Unit
The Observer contingent of the MFO is made up entirely of US civilians.9 The observers are either seconded from the US State Department or retired US military personnel.

Other nations contribute troops to this mainly US led initiative.

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Code: 66926