H.M.S Meon Pattern Badge
Creator
Malta Dry Docks
1963 - 2010
Date1 December 1954
Classification(s)
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".TechniqueCarved in wood.
Dimensions45.5 x 57.7 cmAlternate ID Numbers
- Inventory Card 20963-4
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1942
- HM Object Number 83941
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
