In February of this year (2023) I visited the Falkland Islands and subsequently posted a story about that visit. I have since communicated with RFIP Chief Barry Thacker, regarding my visit, as well as related Blog Post and Facebook Comments.
This past month (July 28) I received an "Air Mail" letter post marked June 19, 2023. It took a while to get here, but when it arrived it brought a large smile to my old face.
Inside the envelope was a fine Memento of the Falkland Islands Police. It is pictured dead center top of this article. I trust everyone can get a good view of it, especially the words "Desire The Right" (located just inside the inner circle on Badge).
The phrase "Desire the Right" is the motto of the Falkland Islands. Its' roots trace, in part, to the name of the ship, the Desire, Captained by the English Explorer Capt. John Davis.
Davis is credited with discovering the islands in 1592. The rest of the phrase has its roots in the Right political party which took the name Desire Right Party (DRP). With Evolution these words became the recognized motto of the Falkland Islands
The featured Hat Badge has been placed in an oak display case with a glass front. It will be centered between its' cousins from other UK locations. Take a look at the "Badges of The Crown" display pictured below:
The following pictures are individual photos of the other six UK Badges that I have collected over the years. Check them out:
The above badges are a little larger than the one from Falkland Islands Police, but they all wear the same Crown. In my display, Size, as I have learned over the years, is not as important as Location. That is why this wonderful Badge from my friends in the Falkland Islands stands at Center of this display. I offer my most sincere thanks to the RFIP along with the promise to view it every day. You have made another Great Memory for me. I treasure it.
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