Plaque [881 Ense Constanter Alato]
Object detail
Accession number
2011.188.76
Description
A wooden commemorative plaque. The plaque features a circular emblem with an image of a winged sword. The top section of the background is blue and the lower section is blue and white wavy lines. Surrounding the emblem is a gold coloured rope-like border with the number '881' 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 'Ense Constanter Alato' which translates to 'Steadfastly With Winged Sword'. Embedded in the back of the plaque is a plastic hook for hanging marked with 'Made in Great Britain'.
The 881 Squadron became the Royal Canadian Navy Anti-Submarine Squadron (1951-52) and later the Heavier-than-air Search Air Squadron [VS 881] (1952-59). It was formed as the redesignation of 826 Squadron in May 1951, renamed VS 881 under the US system of numbering in November 1952 and continued service until it disbanded in July 1959 and amalgamated with VS 880.
The 881 Squadron became the Royal Canadian Navy Anti-Submarine Squadron (1951-52) and later the Heavier-than-air Search Air Squadron [VS 881] (1952-59). It was formed as the redesignation of 826 Squadron in May 1951, renamed VS 881 under the US system of numbering in November 1952 and continued service until it disbanded in July 1959 and amalgamated with VS 880.
Marks
Made in Great Britain
881 / ENSE CONSTANTER ALATO Logo
881 / ENSE CONSTANTER ALATO Logo
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Plaque [881 Ense Constanter Alato], 2011.188.76. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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