/internal/media/dispatcher/5937/fullMMM 001473H.M.S Meon Pattern BadgeBadges1 December 195419541954Malta Dry DocksMalta Dry DocksA 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.On verso, top in pencil "Meon 5.339 d/ 23-10-54 Crest for bridge 1No 1-12-54 MCD" and bottom "P14".45.5 x 57.7 cmMalta Maritime MuseumMalta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection20963-4EEA.1942839410Pattern Badge; Crest Badge; Coat-of-armsHeritage Malta304Carved in wood.