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A former Island in Zeeland. Captured by Commandos in November 1944. A major mine clearance was then conducted by the Royal Navy prior to the opening of the port of Antwerp. Indicated by the Brooms. The | A former Island in Zeeland. Captured by Commandos in November 1944. A major mine clearance was then conducted by the Royal Navy prior to the opening of the port of Antwerp. Indicated by the Brooms. The badge was approved in 1947. | ||
[[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. | [[Literature]]: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford. |
Latest revision as of 13:11, 15 October 2023
HMS WALCHEREN, ROYAL NAVY
English | Green; a roundel barry wavy of eight white and blue thereon two brooms in saltire gold. |
Origin/meaning
A former Island in Zeeland. Captured by Commandos in November 1944. A major mine clearance was then conducted by the Royal Navy prior to the opening of the port of Antwerp. Indicated by the Brooms. The badge was approved in 1947.
Literature: Image from ebay.com. Information from Admiralty Badges Encyclopaedia by T.P. Stopford.
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