/internal/media/dispatcher/426/fullMMM 004001Falcon BadgeBadges20th century0063.3000000000The 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). 55.1000000000On recto "FALCON CELERITER ET A DACITER"Overall: 63.3 × 55.1 cm, 6.6 kgMalta Maritime Museum81795EEA.136141040-10Crest Badge; Ship BadgeHeritage Malta130WoodCarved in wood, hand paintedStopford, T.P. (1996). "Admiralty Ships
Badges", Vol. 1, Kent: Stone Frigate