H.M.S Talent Pattern Badge

Manufacturer Malta Dry Docks (1963 - 2010)

Period20th century

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypePattern Badge; Crest Badge

Registration NumberMMM 001521

DescriptionThe badge is circle-shaped and depicts a pair of finely wrought scales. Talent used to be an ancient measure of weight. 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 February 1945 and originally named HMS Tasman, HMS Talent belonged to the second group of the T-class submarines of the Royal Navy. The vessel served in the Far East as well as the Mediterranean
InscriptionsOn recto "TALENT".Material

Aluminium

Technique

Cast in aluminium

DimensionsOverall: 16.5 × 21 cm, 0.6 kg

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