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Apluster

Aplustre

Apluster (alternate spelling aplustre), a ship´s stern ornament, used to symbolize maritime power.

 

Apluster

Aplustre

Apluster (alternate spelling aplustre), an ornamental appendage of wood at the ship's stern, usually spreading like a fan and curved like a bird's feather.  The apluster is used on ancient coins to symbolize maritime power.