/internal/media/dispatcher/5929/fullMMM 001060H.M.S Rosario Pattern BadgeBadges194319431943Malta Drydocks Pattern MakerMalta Drydocks Pattern MakerThe pattern for the ship's badge is round, made up of two wooden, concentric circles, one on top of the other. It represents a chaplet of eight roses.
Launched in April 1943, H.M.S Rosario was one of the Algerine-class minesweepers, renowned for their speed and efficiency in the Royal Navy. In 1944 it sailed to Malta to be deployed for minesweeping off the island.Remarks on inventory card "This is the original pattern for mould".On verso, top in black ink "REG. 1122 MM/1060 20137-8" and right, in vertical fashion "ROSARIO".13 x 13 cmMalta Maritime MuseumMalta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection81785112220137-8EEA.18090Pattern BadgeHeritage Malta300Carved in wood.