HMNZS Tarapunga Badge
Classification(s)
Object TypeCrest Badge; Ship Badge
Registration NumberMMM 004603
DescriptionHMNZS Tarapunga was a modified Moa class in-shore patrol vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). She was built in 1980. The circular badge shows on an Azure field, a displayed red-billed gull. In fact, the "tarapunga" are red-billed gulls native to New Zealand. The circular badge is surrounded by a twisting golden-coloured rope with two crossed Argent ferns at the bottom and topped by a Naval Crown.InscriptionsOn recto "TARAPUNGA". On verso, centre in pencil "TARAPUNGA".TechniqueCast resin and hand painted on wooden plaque
Dimensions17.4 x 21.7 cmAlternate ID Numbers
- Inventory Card 41072-3
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1331
- HM Object Number 81800
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