Falcon Badge
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCrest Badge; Ship Badge
Registration NumberMMM 004001
DescriptionHMS Falcon was the Royal Navy's airfield in Ħal Far. The badge is inscribed with a latin motto 'CELERITER ET A DACITER' meaning 'fast and audacious.' It depicts, on a field green a falcon statant all proper. The badge is surrounded by a golden-coloured rope and is topped with a naval crown of the same colour. The badge is mounted onto a wooden Plaque as a commemorative piece.InscriptionsOn recto "FALCON CELERITER ET A DACITER"Material
Wood
TechniqueCarved in wood, hand painted
DimensionsOverall: 63.3 × 55.1 cm, 6.6 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- Inventory Card: 41040-1
- HM Object Number: 81795
- EEA Norway Grant: EEA.1361
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MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
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