/internal/media/dispatcher/568/fullMMM 000559Aviso Commandant Ducuing BadgeBadges20th century00FIA Graveur-Editeur; Dardilly, Lyon, FranceFIA Graveur-Editeur; Dardilly, Lyon, France16.0000000000The primary vocation of the Aviso is anti-submarine warfare in coastal areas. In practice, it participates in a large number of low or medium intensity operational activities, such as the fights against illegal immigration, illegal fishing, and against narco-trafficking or the fight against maritime piracy.
In June 2015, the Aviso was responsible for monitoring bluefin tuna fishing off Malta.
The badge depicts the ship during its career superimposing an anchor and a sword which runs down its vertical axis. A chain forms a circle around the image, connecting to the anchor. The item is not polychromised.16.0000000000On recto "AVISO COMMANDANT DUCUING". On verso below in black ink "MM/559".Overall: 16 × 16 cm, 1 kgMalta Maritime Museum679EEA.13538729-30818020Ship Badge; Commemorative BadgeHeritage Malta43Wood, bronzeCast in bronze on a wooden plaqueDardilly, Lyon, France