Special Find of the Day:
In 1774 a foul anchor surrounded by rope
edging took the place of a rose and in 1787 the same device, with the addition
of a wreath of laurel leaves, was adopted for Admirals. When the Merchant Navy
started to use the foul anchor device a crown was added for all naval officers
in 1812. The same basic design remains in use today.
The
foul anchor device itself was first recorded in use in the seal of the Lord
High Admiral of Scotland in 1402. It was subsequently adopted in the Admiralty
seal and by a large number of navies throughout the world. The rope 'fouling'
has no specific twist and may be deemed to be correct however it fits around
the anchor.
It is nice to think that someone from the navy visited Stalbridge House and then lost a button!
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