The emblem on the Defence Force Emblem derives from the emblem of the
Chief of Staffs Committee. This emblem was first adopted in 1958, as an adaptation of the UK counterpart (the
Unified Commanders-in-Chief), with a
wedge tailed eagle replacing the generic one. In 1968, the emblem was incorporated into the new joint services flag for use in the
Vietnam War, with the further modification of the replacement of the Crown replaced with a Commonwealth Star. This was originally proposed in 1958 by General Sir
John Wilton, who wished for a more distinctively Australian symbol, and was opposed by some who wished to continue the tradition of expressing the services loyalty to the Crown. This emblem was also in corporate settings and on the
Defence Long Service Medal. In 2000, the joint services flag was gazetted as the Australian Defence Force Ensign. == See also ==