| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RC00687.191 |
| Collection number | Gulf War Collection 1/52 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Object type | Postcard |
| Maker |
Marine Photos & Publishing Co |
| Place made | United States of America: California |
| Date made | 1990-1991 |
| Conflict |
Gulf War, 1990-1991 |
| Copying Provisions | Digital format and content protected by copyright. |
USNS COMFORT T-AH 20 Ships Crest
Description
USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Ship’s Crest. Postcard of USNS Comfort T-AH 20 – Coloured emblem – CURARE AEGRA PERMARINUM. Reverse side:
The red cross and life preserver allude to the ship's mission with the ropes of the preserver forming two 'X's indicating the ship's hull number. The demi-sun symbolizes the kamikaze attack on the previous USS COMFORT. The dolphins, known as the sailor's friend, are each charged with a star to commemorate the two battle stars received in World War II by the USS COMFORT. The translation of the latin words is: "Care for the sick on the Sea".
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