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History: The name was in the form Jan van Amstel used by a Minehunter in Service 1936-1942. The Van Amstel name as been used by two Frigates the first in Service 1950-1967 and the second in Service since 1993. | |||
[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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Shown is the Personal Arms of Jan van Amstel (c.1620-1669), a Captain of the Amsterdam Admirality. He took part in serveral successful expeditions and battles. The badge was approved 13 January 1953. | Shown is the Personal Arms of Jan van Amstel (c.1620-1669), a Captain of the Amsterdam Admirality. He took part in serveral successful expeditions and battles. The badge was approved 13 January 1953. | ||