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NH 70142-KN Insignia: USS EVERGLADES (AD-24)

Insignia: USS EVERGLADES (AD-24)
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Title: Insignia: USS EVERGLADES (AD-24)
Caption: This emblem (seen here as an embroidered patch), received in 1970, features the following symbols: Alligator, representing Everglades National Park in Florida. His determined look signifies the "can do" spirit of the ship's crew; Destroyer, symbolizing the ships serviced by USS EVERGLADES; Tool, held by the alligator, represents the ship's repair capability; motto, "we fix subito" means "we repair quickly;" and the color blue and gold are those of the Navy.
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Catalog #: NH 70142-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Medium: Color Photo, Ephemera
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