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H.M.S Caledon Badge

Manufacturer C. H. Munday Limited, Surrey, England

PeriodMid 20th century

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Badges

Object TypeCrest Badge; Ship Badge

Registration NumberMMM 001613

DescriptionShip badge of Caledon-class cruiser HMS Caledon. The vessel served in both world wars. Between the wars and during WWII, it was based in Malta, and undertook convoy defence duties. After the war it was used for target trials and was finally dismantled in 1948.

The badge features the ship's motto 'In Utrumque Parata' which is translated to ‘Ready for anything’. The pentagon-shaped badge, surrounded by a twisting rope, is topped by a Naval Crown. On a Field Black, An arm in armour holding a a sword all Proper. The badge is mounted onto a wooden plaque as a commemorative piece. The knight in armour and the sword are an age-long symbol of honour in battle. This symbol of bravery is also closely linked to the ship's motto itself.
InscriptionsOn recto "CALEDON - In Utrumque Parata"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/1613".Material

Wood, resin, paint

Technique

Cast in resin and Handpainted on a wooden plaque.

Place of Manufacture

Surrey, England

DimensionsOverall: 14.3 × 18 cm, 0.3 kg

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