Zr.Ms. Evertsen, Netherlands Navy

ZR.MS. EVERTSEN, NETHERLANDS NAVY

Official blazon

In zilver twee golvende dwarsbalken van sinopel, beladen met drie visserspinken, geplastst 2:1 en uitgerust met een enkele mast zonder zeilen, alles van natuurlijke kleur. Approved 16 July 1952.

Origin/meaning

The Badge shows the Coat of Arms of the Evertsen Family of Zeeland. Various members of the Family served as Navy Officers during the 17th and 18th Centuries. In 1950 the Destroyer then named Evertsen (in service 1946-1962) was presented with a Shield bearing the Evertsen Coat of Arms by the Evertsen Family. After the Destroyer mentioned the nmaed has been borne by two Frigates, 1st in Service 1967-1989 and the Second in Service since 2005.

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