H.M.S Blue Ranger Pattern Badge
Manufacturer
Malta Dry Docks
1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypePattern Badge; Crest Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001513
DescriptionPattern is a circle-shaped badge and depicts a fisherman's bait with hole. The border of the badge is elevated, mimicking a stranded rope. On its uppermost part we find the vessel's name in a rectangular box, topped with a naval crown.Launched in January 1941, RFA Blue Ranger was a Ranger-class oiler, a fleet support tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. During WW2, the vessel served with the Home Fleet whereas during the years subsequent to it, with the Mediterranean Fleet, often at Malta.InscriptionsOn recto "BLUERANGER". On verso, bottom, in pencil "A25".Material
Aluminium
TechniqueCast in aluminium
DimensionsOverall: 16 × 20.7 cm, 0.5 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1846
- Inventory Card 21043-4
- HM Object Number 81773
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
