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Tros Glucksburg Badge

Period20th century

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypeShip Badge; Coat-of-arms; Commemorative Badge

Registration NumberMMM 000633

DescriptionGlücksburg (A1414) was a supply ship of the German Navy from 1968 to 2001 and was named after the town of Glücksburg on the Flensburg Fjord. As part of the class 701 construction program, the ship was built and put into service on July 9, 1968. The badge depicts the coat-of-arms of the city of Glücksburg.InscriptionsOn recto "Tros Glucksburg". On verso written in white ink "21.5.94 Given to the MALTA NAVAL MUSEUM by Commanding Officer of FGS "Glucksburg"[signed] Teischow CDR GEN".Material

Wood, brass

Technique

Cast in brass on wooden plaque.

DimensionsOverall: 17 × 24.2 cm, 0.7 kg

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