Missione Militare Italiana a Malta Badge
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCrest Badge; Coat-of-arms; Commemorative Badge
Registration NumberMMM 000474
DescriptionThe badge depicts the coat-of-arms of the Armed forces of Italy on the left - a shield divided into three with the emblems of the three branches of the Italian Defence Forces - naval, air and land. It is topped with a golden crown and at the bottom is a motto with the words 'UNA VIS.' On the right is the coat-of-arms of the Armed Forces of Malta - on a red field, an all gold tower. The tower represents the "De Redin" coastal tower, which replaced the British Crown. It is topped with the coat-of-arms of the Republic of Malta, and at the bottom is a motto with the letter 'A.F.M.' The two coats-of-arms superimpose an eight-pointed cross of the Order of Malta. This in turn superimposes a circle whose border represents the colours of the Italian flag on the left, and those of the Maltese flag on the right.InscriptionsOn recto "UNA VIS" and "A.F.M"MaterialMetal, paint
TechniqueCast metal, hand painted
DimensionsOverall: 11.5 × 11.5 cm, 0.3 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 82369
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1360
- Inventory Card 6587-8
- Register Book Number 585
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