Plaque [808 Strength in Unity]

Object detail

Accession number

2011.188.5

Description

A wooden commemorative plaque. The plaque features a central circular emblem with a blue background and an image of the top section of Neptune's trident (a fork with three tines) with five rings suspended from the tines. Surrounding the emblem is a gold coloured rope-like border with the numbers '808' at the top. Above the emblem is a gold detail of a ship flanked by two sails. Below the emblem is a gold coloured scroll with black lettering 'Strength in Unity'. Embedded in the back of the plaque is a plastic hook for hanging. Marked on the hook is 'Made in Great Britain'.

Marks

Made in Great Britain
808 / STRENGTH IN UNITY Logo

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Collection

Fleet Air Arm Collection

Credit Line

Plaque [808 Strength in Unity], 2011.188.5. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Insignia Shield, Insignia Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Status Symbols

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Shield Badge Crest Wood Emblem Symbol Font Fashion accessory Metal Logo

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