Argentinian Navy Training Ship 'FRAGATA A.R.A. LIBERTAD' Badge

Argentinian Navy Training Ship 'FRAGATA A.R.A. LIBERTAD' Badge

Manufacturer Casa' Moncayo S.R.L Sarmiento

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypeCrest Badge; Coat-of-arms; Commemorative Badge

Extent1 badge

Registration NumberMMM 000110

DescriptionThis is the badge of 'Fragata A.R.A. Libertad’, a sailing ship used for instruction and training by the Argentinian Navy. Its construction initiated in 13 November 1953. By decree no. 7922, of 27 April, 1956, the name ‘Libertad’ was imposed on it. It was launched on 30 May 1956. In 2004, the ship sailed around the world. In 2007, A.R.A. Libertad travelled the world once again for training purposes.

The badge contains a ribbon on top with the words in Latin ‘SCIENTIA ET PAX’ (meaning "Knowledge and Peace"), and the words ‘ARA LIBERTAD’. In the middle, the badge was introduced, accompanied by an anchor. At the top, right above the badge lies an open book, possibly connected to the educational role played by this ship within the Argentinian Navy. Below, a plaque is mounted which contains the text ‘FRAGATA ARA LIBERTAD XXVI VIAJE DE INSTRUCCIÓN 1990’.
InscriptionsOn recto ‘SCIENTIA ET PAX’ and the words ‘ARA LIBERTAD’. Brass plaque below reads ‘FRAGATA ARA LIBERTAD XXVI VIAJE DE INSTRUCCIÓN 1990’.Annotations and MarksOn verso, gold sticker at centre reads "Casa' Moncayo S.R.L Sarmiento 643 -3- Piso Car. Fed. 325-2268"Collection

Malta Dockyard

Material

Wood, brass

Technique

Cast brass on wood.

DimensionsOverall: 13.4 × 20.3 cm, 0.3 kg

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