Strange British Naval Sabre

M ELEY · 17th July 2026, 02:29 AM

That's it! Thank you, Rick! I knew it was on some other naval item other than a weapon. That was driving me crazy! Specifically, it was where the inspiration for this badge was taken, reflected in these designs for dolphins taken from antiquity such as this Roman statue of Neptune. They really look more like koi to me!

(Edit). Just found this which explains the appearance of these dolphins of yore.

https://rwalck.wordpress.com/2015/12...sance-dolphin/

17th July 2026, 02:29 AM	#18
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,236	That's it! Thank you, Rick! I knew it was on some other naval item other than a weapon. That was driving me crazy! Specifically, it was where the inspiration for this badge was taken, reflected in these designs for dolphins taken from antiquity such as this Roman statue of Neptune. They really look more like koi to me! (Edit). Just found this which explains the appearance of these dolphins of yore. https://rwalck.wordpress.com/2015/12...sance-dolphin/ Attached Images Last edited by M ELEY; 17th July 2026 at 03:32 AM. Reason: Additions-