Plaque [Unicorn In Utrumque Excelso Animo]

Object detail

Accession number

2011.188.37

Description

A wooden commemorative plaque. The plaque features a central circular emblem with an image of a rearing white unicorn with golden wings and a golden horn. Set against a blue background. Surrounding the emblem is a gold coloured rope-like border with the name 'Unicorn' 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 'In Utrumque Excelso Animo'. Embedded in the back of the plaque is a plastic hook for hanging. The hook is marked 'Made in Great Britain'. Written in pencil is 'I Finlayson'.

Marks

Made in Great Britain
I Finlayson Hand-written
UNICORN / IN UTRUMQUE EXCELSO ANIMO Logo

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Collection

Fleet Air Arm Collection

Credit Line

Plaque [Unicorn In Utrumque Excelso Animo], 2011.188.37. 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 Crest Wood Badge Emblem Mythical creature Symbol Handwriting Logo Circle

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