Dutch Frigate Hr. Ms. Tjerk Hiddes Badge

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Dutch Frigate Hr. Ms. Tjerk Hiddes Badge

Artist Hooymayers, Holland

Period20th century

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Badges

Object TypeCrest Badge; Ship Badge; Commemorative Badge; Coat-of-arms

Registration NumberMMM 000811

DescriptionThe Hr.Ms. Tjerk Hiddes was a Dutch destroyer, built as HMS Nonpareil for the British N-class. Intended for service in the Far East, under the Dutch flag, it accompanied the British fleet at Kilindini in August 1942, and took part in a number of operations against Vichy French targets in September.
The 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".Material

Wood, resin, paint

Technique

Injection moulding

Place of Manufacture

Netherlands

DimensionsOverall: 14.5 × 16.9 cm, 0.2 kg

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