My Cloak the Sea Pattern Badge Name Piece
Manufacturer
Malta Dry Docks
1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypePattern Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001505
DescriptionA symmetrical, ribbon-shaped banner, onto which the inscription MY CLOAK THE SEA, the motto of H.M.S Tabbard. It is likely to have belonged to a badge. In fact, the badge of the same vessel depicts a cloak-like piece of garment embellished with anchors while "tabard" is the name of a similar (albeit sleeveless), traditional item of clothing.InscriptionsOn recto, "MY CLOAK THE SEA".MaterialWood
TechniqueCarved in wood.
DimensionsOverall: 11.6 × 3.6 cmAlternate ID Numbers
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1834
- Inventory Card 21027-8
- HM Object Number 82420
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Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
