Plaque [818 Naval Air Squadron]

Object detail

Accession number

2011.188.54

Description

A wooden commemorative plaque. The plaque features a central circular emblem with an image of a red hand over a black swastika. Set against a white background. Surrounding the emblem is a gold coloured rope-like border with the number '818' 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 'Naval Air Squadron'. Embedded in the back of the plaque is a plastic hook for hanging marked with 'Made in Great Britain'. Adhered to the back is a gold sticker printed with details of the seller or maker of the plaque.

Marks

Montague Jeffery / Gentlemen's Outfitter / 2 St. Giles Street / Northampton / NN1[?]JB / Tel: (0604) 39605 Maker's Mark
818 / NAVAL AIR SQUADRON Logo
Made in Great Britain

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Collection

Fleet Air Arm Collection

Credit Line

Plaque [818 Naval Air Squadron], 2011.188.54. 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

Brown Wood Shield Crest Badge Emblem Symbol Font Circle Fashion accessory

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Thank you for sharing this Robert.

- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 3 years ago.

My father was an armourer on 818 Squadron at RNAS Rattray.

- Robert Cox posted 3 years ago.

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