HMAS Parramatta Shield

Brief description

Large wooden shield with painted front 'Parramatta' and 'Strike Deep' at top and bottom of shield signifying the ceremonial relationship between the City of Parramatta and the Royal Australian Navy. There have been five ships named SS Parramatta, HMAS Parramatta I, HMAS Parramatta II, HMAS Parramatta III and Parramatta IV. The central design is a rendition of the Council crest with Aboriginal man spearing an eel surrounded by rope, possibly symbolising the use of rope in the Navy.

Media/Materials

Painted wood

Measurements

Depth 5cm

Department

Civic & Ceremonial
Cultural Collections

Accession date

26 Aug 2019

Object number

2019.017

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HMAS Parramatta Shield

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