/internal/media/dispatcher/612/fullMMM 001613H.M.S Caledon BadgeBadgesMid 20th century00C. H. Munday Limited, Surrey, EnglandC. H. Munday Limited, Surrey, England14.3000000000Ship 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.18.0000000000On recto "CALEDON - In Utrumque Parata"Overall: 14.3 × 18 cm, 0.3 kgMalta Maritime MuseumEEA.128921241-2823610Crest Badge; Ship BadgeHeritage Malta119Wood, resin, paintCast in resin and Handpainted on a wooden plaque.Surrey, England