Comments: Army Detachment – Operation ANARE 1984-85 Deployment Patch. Worn by the small Australian Army detachment to Operation ANARE in the Antarctic in 1984/1985. Research by ANARE began in 1947 into areas such as Antarctic weather, upper atmosphere physics and …

A few years ago, after one of my sons completed a Degree in Environmental Science, I became interested in the collection of Conservation, Fisheries, National Parks and then ANARE cloth patches. I learnt that for every season at Mawson, Casey, Davis or Macquarie Island a dated commemorative patch was produced and then issued to team members.

ANARE embraces the activities in Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic of both government and non-government bodies and individuals, with a central focus on scientific research. Its membership includes: Non-government organisations, including Australian universities, other Australian research institutions and foreign research organisations.

The Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE) started in 1947. Its aim was to establish permanent Australian Antarctic stations to support scientific research and exploratory work. Expedition leader Stuart Campbell raising the Australian flag at Atlas Cove, Heard Island on 26 December 1947 Photo: David Eastman

The Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE / æ n ˈ ɑːr i / ann-AR-ee) is the historical name for the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP) administered for Australia by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD).

ANARE Expeditioners 1948-1997 This list is being prepared for the ANARE Jubilee and will be used in the history being prepared by Tim Bowden, and in other ways during the 1997 Jubilee year. This is in draft form.

This ANARE Club Patch is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of Australian and Antarctic research. Made in Australia, this badge features the iconic ANARE logo and is a perfect addition to any collection of souvenirs and travel memorabilia.

Welcome to the ANARE Club! Our members are interested in Australia's work in the Antarctic. Join us!

The ANARE Club was formed in 1951 so members of the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) could stay in touch and celebrate their shared experiences. ANARE was run from 1947 by the Australian Antarctic Division and is now called the Australian Antarctic program based in Tasmania.

One green triangular cloth patch with yellow thread edging, a yellow image of a seal, and the text ANARE.