Irish Naval Service Badge
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCommemorative Badge
Registration NumberMMM 000606
DescriptionThe Irish Naval Service is the maritime component of the Defence Forces of Ireland and is one of the three branches of the Irish Defence Forces. Its base is in Haulbowline, County Cork.The field is divided per bend. On the left is the symbol of a Celtic triangular Irish harp (cláirseach), and on the right is an anchor over a barry wavy field symbolising the Irish Naval Service. At the bottom of the badge are the words 'NAVAL SERVICE.' The item is not polychromised.InscriptionsOn recto "NAVAL SERVICE". On verso "MM/606 8823-4".Material
Bronze
TechniqueCast
DimensionsOverall: 9.7 × 12 cm, 0.5 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1359
- Inventory Card 8823-4
- Register Book Number 648
- HM Object Number 82365
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Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
