/internal/media/dispatcher/680/fullMMM 001518H.M.S Surprise Pattern BadgeBadges20th century00Malta Dry DocksMalta Dry Docks19.5000000000A regular diamond-shaped aluminium pattern badge. It depicts an ancient galley. The border of the badge is elevated, mimicking a stranded rope. On top, the vessel's name in a rectangular box topped with a naval crown.
Launched in March 1945, the vessel belonged to the Bay-class anti-aircraft frigates of the Royal Navy. Its name (earlier: H.M.S Gerrans Bay and Lock Carron) was changed to H.M.S Surprise when it became the Despatch Vessel (later: Flag Frigate) of the Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet, most often stationed in Malta. The vessel regularly took part in visits and exercises in the area, eventually leaving Malta in 1964.23.5000000000On recto "SURPRISE".Overall: 19.5 × 23.5 cm, 0.9 kgMalta Maritime MuseumEEA.184221051-2824220Pattern Badge; Crest BadgeHeritage Malta109AluminiumCast in aluminium