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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. |
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