Plaque [Repulse Qui Tangit Frangatur]

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Accession number

2011.188.51

Description

A wooden commemorative plaque. The plaque features a central circular emblem with an image of a gold, round fortified tower in an ocean. A Union Jack flag is flying from the top of the tower. Set against a blue background. Surrounding the emblem is a gold coloured rope-like border with the name 'Repulse' 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 'Qui Tangit Frangatur', which means 'Whoever touches me is broken'. Embedded in the back of the plaque is a plastic hook for hanging marked with 'Made in Great Britain'. A gold printed adhesive label with the seller or maker's name is on the back of the plaque.

Marks

REPULSE / QUI TANGIT FRANGATUR Logo
Made in Great Britain

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Collection

Fleet Air Arm Collection

Credit Line

Plaque [Repulse Qui Tangit Frangatur], 2011.188.51. 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 Motor vehicle Emblem Symbol Wood Fashion accessory Logo Electric blue

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