Some Danish Naval Heraldry

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Re: Some Danish Naval Heraldry

Postby Marcus Karlsson » 12 Nov 2012, 18:55

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Combat Diver Corps, shows a special knife used by the divers, approved by the C-in-C of the Navy on 19th April 1982.

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CoA of the Operative Support Center Frederikshavn, approved by Queen Margrethe II on 8th March 2006. They are based on those of the Fleet Station Frederikshavn (shown below) approved by King Frederik IX on 20th November 1963. The chief is common to all Fleet Stations showing the land support role, the Martello Tower was built to protect the base during the reign of King Christian V (1670-1699).

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Re: Some Danish Naval Heraldry

Postby Marcus Karlsson » 12 Nov 2012, 18:59

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Fleet Station Copenhagen (now closed), shows the Nyholm Crane a landmark of the base. Approved by King Frederik IX 20th November 1963.

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Operative Support Center Korsør based on those of the former Fleet Station Korsør (shown below). The Tower of the Seabattery from medieval times is chosen as a symbol of the base. Approved by Queen Margrethe II on 8th March 2006 (orignally by King Frederik IX on 20th November 1963).

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Re: Some Danish Naval Heraldry

Postby Marcus Karlsson » 12 Nov 2012, 19:01

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Flexible Support Ship Esbern Snare. The arms symbolizes the deed of Esbern Snare in 1170 when he led his ship against a force of 40 Wendian ships. He ordered a beacon lit in the mast top to simulate signaling to other ships, in fact there were no ships to which Snare could signal but his enemies where fouled and fled. Originally approved for a Frigate by King Frederick IX 27th April 1960.

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Flexible Support Ship Absalon. The namesake was a bishop who lived 1128-1201, he is described as equally brilliant a churchman as a warrior. Among other things he organised the Danish Navy. The stars denote the northern skies under which Absalon worked. The Cross-staff is for his episcopal office and the Battleaxe is for his more warlike side. Approved by Queen Margrethe II in 2004.

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Re: Some Danish Naval Heraldry

Postby Marcus Karlsson » 18 Nov 2012, 17:53

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Royal Yatch Dannebrog, the arms shows the Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog.

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The Corvette Niels Juel, named after one of Denmark's most famous Naval Commanders whose arms have been used. Approved by Queen Margrethe II 14th September 1977.

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The Corvette Olfert Fischer, named after Captain O. Fischer Commander of the Copenhagen Sea Defences in the Battle on the Rheden 2nd April 1802. Where the British Admiral Nelson defeated and detroyed most of the Danish Fleet. The Ship carries the canting arms of Captain Fischer and was approved by Queen Margrethe II 19th April 1978.

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The Corvette Peter Tordenskiold, the namesake Viceadmiral Tordenskiold was a succesful commander in the Great Northern War 1700-21 against Sweden. The Ship carries his unaltered arms. Approved by Queen Margrethe II 13th June 1979.

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Re: Some Danish Naval Heraldry

Postby Marcus Karlsson » 18 Nov 2012, 17:56

These Corvettes have now been replaced by the Huitfeldt-Class Frigates:

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Arms of the new Frigate Ivar Huitfeldt which will be commissioned in 2012. The namegiver perished while saving the rest of the Fleet during the Battle of Køge Bugt 1710. It was originally approved by HM King Frederick IX on 15th April 1959 for a Patrol Vessel.

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Arms of the new Frigate Peter Willemoes which will be commissioned in 2012. The arms are based on Ex Libris used by the Father of the Namegiver and his descendants. It was originally approved by HM King Frederick IX on 15th April 1959 for a Patrol Vessel.

The new Frigate Niels Juel to be commissioned in 2013, will use Arms like the Corvette of the same Name - see Above.

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Re: Some Danish Naval Heraldry

Postby Marcus Karlsson » 18 Nov 2012, 17:58

A number of classes have a common design of their arms only in different tinctures:

Standard Flex 300 multi role vessels, design approved by Queen Margrethe II 2Oth October 1987. Mj?lner The Hammer of Thor symbolizes the multirole nature of the class and the waves the defence of the Danish seaways. Some examples :

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Glenten.

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Flyvefisken.

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Havkatten.

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Re: Some Danish Naval Heraldry

Postby Marcus Karlsson » 18 Nov 2012, 18:00

Holm-class multirole vessels, approved by Queen Margrethe II 8th March 2006. The tenarmed squid is very flexible and is found in all types of seas. It is chosen as a symbol for the flexibility of the class. Some examples:

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Ertholm.

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Fyrholm.

The Guard vessels of the Barsø-class have a Seadog symbolizing the guarding role. Approved by the Queen Margrethe II 7th March 1975. Some examples:

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Læsø

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Samsø.


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