H.M.S Meon Pattern Badge

Creator Malta Dry Docks (1963 - 2010)

Date1 December 1954

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypePattern Badge; Crest Badge; Coat-of-arms

Registration NumberMMM 001473

DescriptionA round pattern badge for H.M.S Meon. It represents a chevron charged with a plate thereon a rose barbed and seeded. H.M.S Meon was named after a Hampshire river which runs through Wykeham, birthplace of William of Wykeham (1324-1404) Bishop of Winchester. In fact, the representation of this badge is part of his coat-of-arms. The rose is a county emblem. The badge's perimeter is a raised rope, and it is topped by a naval crown.
InscriptionsOn verso, top in pencil "Meon 5.339 d/ 23-10-54 Crest for bridge 1No 1-12-54 MCD" and bottom "P14".Annotations and MarksOn verso, centre in pencil on masking tape, letter "B".Technique

Carved in wood.

Dimensions45.5 x 57.7 cm

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