Naval Vessel "A 516 Donau" Badge
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeShip Badge; Commemorative Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001681
DescriptionThe inscription at the back identifies the badge as 'Federal Germany Naval Vessel Crest "A 516 Donau", tender to 2nd Fast Patrol Boat Squadron.The vessel has been in commission since 1994. It is a Type 404 Elbe-class tender, a replenishment ship providing support for fast attack craft, submarines, minesweepers and corvette squadrons of the German Navy.
The badge shows an Or helm of a vessel, an Argent sixteen-point compass inside which a red circle with an Argent forearm with closed fist. Above these depictions, there is the inscription "P.U.O.-korps 2.S.G."InscriptionsOn recto "P.U.O.-korps 2.S.G.". On verso note in the central part "Federal Germany Naval Vessel Crest "A516 Donau" Tender to 2nd Fast Patrol Boat Squadron Malta Visit - June 2001" and "MM/1681".Material
Wood, resin, paint
TechniqueCast resin, hand painted, on wood
Place of ManufactureGermany
DimensionsOverall: 16.8 × 20.3 cm, 0.4 kgCuratorial RemarksShip, tender to "S76 Frettchen".Alternate ID Numbers
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1262
- Inventory Card 21377-8
- HM Object Number 81808
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