800 Naval Air Squadron plaque [800 Nunquam Non Paratus]

Object detail

Accession number

2011.188.11

Description

A wooden commemorative plaque. The plaque features a central circular emblem with a golden Trident (Neptune's Trident) and two crossed swords. Each sword has a wings protruding from the hilt. Surrounding the emblem is a gold coloured rope-like border with the numbers '800' 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 'Nunquam Non Paratus'. 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
800 / NUNQUAM NON PARATUS Logo

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Collection

Fleet Air Arm Collection

Credit Line

800 Naval Air Squadron plaque [800 Nunquam Non Paratus], 2011.188.11. 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 Cross Electric blue Circle

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- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted one year ago.

800 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/800_Naval_Air_Squadron

- Brendan Whyte posted one year ago.

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