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How to recognise rank in the Royal Navy
How to recognise rank in the Royal Navy-a wartime advert for Dunlop fort tyres. Date: 1941
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Admiral Badge Cadet Commodore Epaulette Insignia Lapel Lieutenant Midshipman Rank Ranks Rear Services Sleeve Vice Warrant War Time
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of vintage-inspired greeting cards, featuring this intriguing image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Travel back in time to 1941 with our "How to Recognise Rank in the Royal Navy" card. This captivating wartime advert for Dunlop fort tyres is a unique and thoughtful way to express your appreciation or congratulations. Perfect for naval enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates a touch of nostalgia, this card is a standout addition to your greeting card collection. Impress your loved ones with a piece of history, and let them know you're thinking of them in a truly memorable way.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative wartime photograph from 1941 showcases the diverse range of ranks in the Royal Navy, each distinguished by their unique insignia and uniform elements. The image serves as a valuable guide for recognising the various ranks of officers and cadets in the British naval services during this pivotal period. At the pinnacle of the hierarchy stands the Admiral, identified by his distinctive four-star flag and gold braid on his epaulettes. Below him is the Vice-Admiral, denoted by three stars and gold braid, and the Rear-Admiral, signified by two stars and a silver anchor on the lapel. Moving down the ranks, we encounter the Commodore, denoted by a gold anchor on the sleeve and a silver crown on the epaulette. The Rear-Admiral's rank insignia is reversed on the Commodore's epaulette. Next, we find the Captain, identified by a single gold bar on the epaulette and a gold anchor on the sleeve. Below the Captain, we have the Commander, distinguished by a silver band on the epaulette and a silver anchor on the sleeve. The Lieutenant, wearing a silver bar on the epaulette and a silver anchor on the sleeve, comes next. The Midshipman, the youngest of the ranks, is easily identified by the white gaiters and the gold stripe on the epaulette. This photograph is an essential record of the naval hierarchy during the Second World War, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Royal Navy and its officers' ranks.
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