Armed Forces of Malta Badge

Manufacturer NAAFI R/No. 8425N; Singapore

Period20th century

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypeCoat-of-arms

Registration NumberMMM 000793

DescriptionThis is the coat-of-arms of the Armed Forces of Malta.

The badge takes the form of a shield representing on a field red, an Or tower, with Or bordure. The tower is a "De Redin" tower, a coastal watch tower, which replaced the British crown. This type of tower was selected because the watch tower was extensively used during the rule of the Order of St. John.Underneath, is a banner with the words 'ARMED FORCES OF MALTA.'
InscriptionsOn recto "Armed Forces of Malta". On verso in black ink, top, right "Reg. No. 869 MM/793 9197-8".Annotations and MarksOn verso, bottom gold sticker reads "Manufactured in Singapore for: Naafi R/NO. 8425N Plaques and Shields Dept PO Box 424 Bandar Seri Begawan 1904 Negara Brunei Darussalam Telephone: 31111 Ext. 169, 396, 479 Fax: (02) 30788" with coat-of-arms of "NAAFI Navy Army & Air Forces Institutes Servitor Servienttum".Material

Wood, resin, paint

Technique

Cast in resin, hand painted, on a wooden plaque.

Place of Manufacture

Singapore

DimensionsOverall: 1.7 × 14.6 × 17.7 cm, 0.3 kg

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