/internal/media/dispatcher/586/fullMMM 000828H.M.S Wildfire Sheerness BadgeBadges20th century0015.0000000000The 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.19.8000000000On recto "WILDFIRE SHEERNESS". On verso, in black ink "REG. 901 MM/828 9270-1".Overall: 15 × 19.8 cm, 0.1 kgMalta Maritime MuseumEEA.12609270-71901818060Crest BadgeHeritage Malta60Wood, paintCarved in wood, blue, gold and silver palette.