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NH 65377-KN Insignia: USS AGGRESSIVE (MSO-422)

Insignia: USS AGGRESSIVE (MSO-422)
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Title: Insignia: USS AGGRESSIVE (MSO-422)
Caption: This insignia was received from Commander Mine Warfare Forces, Atlantic, in 1963. As its primary device, it depicts a red rampant lion, heraldic symbol of aggressiveness and courage, surmounting a mine. Piercing the mine are a sword, representing mechanical sweeping, and a lightning bolt, representing influence sweeping. Above this device are symbols of the wooden ships and iron men traditional to the mine force. The seahorse, with a full wake, indicates the ship's endurance and mobility. The Latin motto is translated, "aggressive before the fleet." The blue field represents the sea. Photographed in 1968.
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Catalog #: NH 65377-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator:
After this Year: 1960
Before this Year: 1969
Original Medium: BW Photo, Color Negative, Illustration
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