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[[File:suffisant.png|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:suffisant.png|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The divi-divi tree is characteristic of the Island of Curaçao, where Suffisant is located. By the north-east trade wind it is force to grow in just one direction. The tree can withstand exceptionall heavy storms and is therefore an approriate symbol | The divi-divi tree is characteristic of the Island of Curaçao, where Suffisant is located. By the north-east trade wind it is force to grow in just one direction. The tree can withstand exceptionall heavy storms and is therefore an approriate symbol of the Marine Unit that bears this badge. Approved 17 June 1971. | ||
{{nl}} | |||
{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Literature]]: | [[Literature]]: | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the Netherlands]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the Netherlands]] | ||
[[Category:Navy heraldry]] | [[Category:Navy heraldry]] | ||
[[Category:Granted 1971]] |
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