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NH 64879-KN Insignia: USS SUNBIRD (ASR-15)

Insignia: USS SUNBIRD (ASR-15)
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Title: Insignia: USS SUNBIRD (ASR-15)
Caption: This insignia was adopted in 1964. The colors red, white, and blue represent the nation, while blue and gold symbolize the Navy. Black is used in the ribbon to honor those who died in the performance of submarine rescue duty. The anchor stands for seamanship. The diving helmet represents undersea fortitude. The rescue chamber is used as a symbol or the SUNBIRD's rescue mission. The black fish in the red square is the old ASR symbol. The six stars are for the six Atlantic fleet ASRs.
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Catalog #: NH 64879-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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