Frigate Jean Bart Badge
Manufacturer
Fondeurs Reunis, France
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCrest Badge; Ship Badge; Coat-of-arms; Commemorative Badge
Registration NumberMMM 000891
DescriptionThe circular bronze badge depicts the coat-of-arms of the Jean Bart D615, divided per fess: the top third includes two crossed anchors, the middle a fleur de lys, and the bottom a statant tiger. The coat-of-arms is topped with a Knight helm and torso, mantling, and a sword-bearing hand on top. At the bottom is the eight-pointed cross of the Order of Malta. The entire coat-of-arms superimposes an anchor. The item is not polychromed.InscriptionsOn recto "FREGATE JEAN BART" and on metal plaque "Au Musee Maritime De Malte FAA Jean Bart.CV Corolleur La Valette 08. 13 Novembre 1996". On verso, top-left corner in black ink "Reg. 963 MM/891 9398-9".Annotations and MarksOn verso, centre, sticker reads "Fondeurs Reunis 06340 La Trinite` Tel. 93.54.26.11 Fabrication Artisanale, France".MaterialWood, bronze
TechniqueCast bronze on wooden plaque.
Place of ManufactureFrance
DimensionsOverall: 20.6 × 26.5 cm, 2 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 81809
- Register Book Number 963
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1356
- Inventory Card 9398-9
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