Dutch Frigate Hr. Ms. Tjerk Hiddes Badge
Artist
Hooymayers, Holland
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCrest Badge; Ship Badge; Commemorative Badge; Coat-of-arms
Registration NumberMMM 000811
DescriptionThe badge has the naval crown and surrounded by a rope edge. Behind it two crossed clear anchors. Field is divided per pale: on the left half, on Or field, a rampant black eagle; and on the right on blue field, three silver orbs. The badge was donated on the ship's visit to Malta 4-6 March 1996. This is the coat-of-arms of Tjerk Hiddes de Vries (1622-1666), Dutch admiral and naval hero.InscriptionsOn recto "Hr. Ms. Tjerk Hiddes". On verso, a note reads "HNLMS Tjerk Hiddes at Malta 4-6 March 1996". Also marked in black ink "Reg. 883 MM/811 9226-7".Annotations and MarksOn verso, top centre, gold sticker reads: "Heraldische wapenndustrie Hooymayers Mercuriusstraat 50 3133 En Vlaardingen Telefoon 010-4349133 Holland".MaterialWood, resin, paint
TechniqueInjection moulding
Place of ManufactureNetherlands
DimensionsOverall: 14.5 × 16.9 cm, 0.2 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- Register Book Number 883
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1284
- Inventory Card 9226-7
- HM Object Number 82409
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