Hr. Ms. Willem Van Der Zaan Badge
Manufacturer
Hooymayers, Holland
Classification(s)
Object TypeCrest Badge; Ship Badge; Coat-of-arms
Registration NumberMMM 000455
DescriptionThe Hr.Ms. Willem van der Zaan (N 82, F 824, A 880) was a Dutch minelayer, built by the Amsterdam shipyard Nederlandsche Dok Maatschappij. The ship was named after the 17th century Rear Admiral Willem van der Zaan. The badge shows a field blue, an Argent rampant horse, topped with a naval crown and two half anchors on each side.InscriptionsOn recto "Hr. Ms. Willem Van der Zaan"Annotations and MarksOn verso, black and gold sticker, top centre, "Heraldische Wapen Industrie HOOYMAYERS Mercuriusstraat 50 3133 En Vlaardingen Telefoon 010-4349133 Holland"Material
Wood, resin, paint
TechniqueInjection moulding
Place of ManufactureNetherlands
DimensionsOverall: 14.5 × 17.2 cm, 0.2 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number: 82402
- Inventory Card: 6549-50
- Other: EEA.1278
- Register Book Number: 570
Online Collections
MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Public Access
Not on viewLocation
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
