H.M.S Wildfire Sheerness Badge
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCrest Badge
Registration NumberMMM 000828
DescriptionThe name H.M.S Wildfire was used numerous times in history, and having a connection to Sheereness, namely; HMS Wildfire (1889) was a shore establishment at Sheereness, HMS Wildfire II was an accounting base at Sheereness between 1939 and 1940, and HMS Wildfire III was an accounting base at Sheereness in 1940. At Sheereness, the Dockyard was established as a Royal Navy Dockyard in 1660 and closed in 1960. In 1937, the same building found a new use, as a boys' training establishment: HMS Wildfire. It remained in commission until 1950.The circular badge is surrounded by a twisting rope, and is topped by a Naval Crown. The badge On a Field Azure, Or and Argent letters CD & KHM superimposing each other.InscriptionsOn recto "WILDFIRE SHEERNESS". On verso, in black ink "REG. 901 MM/828 9270-1".Material
Wood, paint
TechniqueCarved in wood, blue, gold and silver palette.
DimensionsOverall: 15 × 19.8 cm, 0.1 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1260
- Inventory Card 9270-71
- Register Book Number 901
- HM Object Number 81806
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