/internal/media/dispatcher/614/fullMMM 001681Naval Vessel "A 516 Donau" BadgeBadges20th century0016.8000000000The 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."Ship, tender to "S76 Frettchen".20.3000000000On 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".Overall: 16.8 × 20.3 cm, 0.4 kgMalta Maritime MuseumEEA.126221377-8818080Ship Badge; Commemorative BadgeHeritage Malta121Wood, resin, paintCast resin, hand painted, on woodGermany