HMS Repulse Badge
Manufacturer
C. H. Munday Limited, Surrey, England
PeriodMid 20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCrest Badge; Ship Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001611
DescriptionThis is the badge of HMS REPULSE (S23), a Resolution-class ballistic missile submarine of the Royal Navy. It was launched on 4 November 1967. The badge features the ship motto 'Qui Tangit Frangatur' meaning 'who touches me is broken.' The badge depicts on a field blue, a British castle flying a British flag above white wavy division.InscriptionsOn recto "REPULSE" and "QUI TANGIT FRANGATUR".Annotations and MarksOn verso, centre white sticker reads: "C.H. Munday Limited Oxford House 8 St. John's Road St. John's, Woking Surrey GU21 1SE Tel: 04862 71588 Fax: 0483 756627 Suppliers of wall shields and ties to special order". Written in blue ink also on the sticker "MM/1611".MaterialWood, resin, paint
TechniqueCast in resin and Handpainted on a wooden plaque.
Place of ManufactureSurrey, England
DimensionsOverall: 14.3 × 18 cm, 0.3 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1287
- Inventory Card 21237-8
- HM Object Number 82403
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Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
