Plaque [831 Aquila Non Capit Muscas]

Object detail

Accession number

2011.188.35

Description

A wooden commemorative plaque. The plaque features a central circular emblem with an image of a black eagle perched on a clenched, gloved hand. Set against a white background with blue and white wavy lines in the lower section. Surrounding the emblem is a gold coloured rope-like border with the number '831' 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 'Aquila Non Capit Muscas'. Embedded in the back of the plaque is a plastic hook for hanging. The hook is marked 'Made in Great Britain'.

Marks

Made in Great Britain
831 / AQUILA NON CAPIT MUSCAS Logo

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Collection

Fleet Air Arm Collection

Credit Line

Plaque [831 Aquila Non Capit Muscas], 2011.188.35. 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

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Badge Symbol Emblem Crest Fashion accessory Electric blue Metal Circle Natural material Government agency

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