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NH 64829-KN Insignia: USS BARB (SSN-596)

Insignia: USS BARB (SSN-596)
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Title: Insignia: USS BARB (SSN-596)
Caption: This insignia was adopted in 1962. it was developed with the dual objective of representing sea power by the dominant trident and the extra-ordinary operating characteristics of BARB by the sensation of motto implied in the submarine and shock wave design. The Latin motto is translated as "Tyrants beware."
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Catalog #: NH 64829-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1960
Before this Year: 1969
Original Medium: Color Photo, BW Photo
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