/internal/media/dispatcher/1848/fullMMM 004461Fish Hawker Badge no.204Agriculture and Subsistence / FishingBadges20th century00The fish hawker badge was numbered uniquely for the owner. It was worn by the hawker with a band on the arm while purchasing fish intended for resale, on auction from the Fish Market. It was also used by the female relatives of fishermen who went into towns and villages selling fish. The Fisheries Department had issued such a metal badge to replace paper work which was inconvenient to carry around.On recto, engraved in metal "Fish - 204 - Hawker".10cmMalta Maritime MuseumMalta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection8704051331-20Fish Hawker BadgeHeritage Malta224Metal