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Turkish Frigate TCG Kocatepe Badge

Period20th century

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypeShip Badge; Coat-of-arms; Commemorative Badge

Registration NumberMMM 000857

DescriptionBadge of the Kocatepe-class destroyer TCG Kocatepe of the Turkish Naval Forces. She was armed with 4 Italian 120mm naval guns, 3 QF 2-pounder anti-aircraft guns and 6 torpedo tubes. She was launched on 7 February 1931 and was the first part of the re-armament program for the Turkish Navy which began after the end of the Greco-Turkish War and the establishment of the Republic of Turkey.

The golden-colored, oval-shaped crest is surrounded by a thin continuous rope. Within the space enclosed by the rope is the name of the ship, TCG KOCATEPE at the top and F252 at the bottom. Enclosed within the space is another rope-encompassed space, including a coat-of- arms. The coat-of-arms bears a lion, rampant topped with the symbols of the Turkish flag, flanked by crenellations, all Gold. On top of it is a horizontal lighting bolt and the Rutherford atomic model. A banner on top of the atom reads 'EN BÜYÜK GÜC,' which means 'the biggest power,' and a banner at the bottom reading 'BARIS,' which translates to 'peace.'InscriptionsOn recto "TCG KOCATEPE EN BÜYÜK GÜC BARIS F252" on brass plaque "Stanavformed-96 Presented by TCG Kocatepe F-252". On verso in black ink "Reg. 929 MM/857 9328-9".Material

Wood, metal

Technique

Cast metal, on wooden plaque.

DimensionsOverall: 22.8 × 26.8 cm, 1.3 kg

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