Falcon Badge
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCrest Badge; Ship Badge
Registration NumberMMM 004001
DescriptionThe badge is green, gyrfalcon silver on a perch gold. It is inscribed with a latin motto 'CELERITER ET A DACITER' meaning 'fast and audacious.' 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.The name was given to R.N.A.S. Halfar, Malta (1946-1965). InscriptionsOn recto "FALCON CELERITER ET A DACITER"Material
Wood
TechniqueCarved in wood, hand painted
DimensionsOverall: 63.3 × 55.1 cm, 6.6 kgBibliographyStopford, T.P. (1996). "Admiralty Ships Badges", Vol. 1, Kent: Stone Frigate
Alternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 81795
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1361
- Inventory Card 41040-1
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Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
