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The oval crowned shield was carried by the service for decades before it was established as an emblem. The 7 wavy bars symbolize the 7 seas that are the operational area of the hydrographic service. In 1974 the service celebrated its 100th anniversary | |||
[[Literature]]: Picture from Defensie.nl | [[Literature]]: Picture and Information from Defensie.nl | ||
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