H.M.S Wishart Original Ship's Badge
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeShip Badge; Commemorative Badge; Coat-of-arms
Registration NumberMMM 000904
DescriptionA ship's badge of the shape of a shield with a slightly elevated outer frame mimicking a stranded rope. It depicts On a Field Silver, a Pheon Red. Three holes seems to have served to help mount the badge when in use. The red pheon motif is directly linked to the crest of the Wishart family, associated with Scotland.Launched in July 1919, H.M.S Wishart belonged to the modified W-class destroyers of the Royal Navy. It started its career in the interwar period in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. During WW2, it was mainly based at Gibraltar escorting convoys and also served in the Mediterranean playing a role in Operation Calendar and, as part of Force Z, in Operation Pedestal in 1942.InscriptionsOn verso, left perimiter in black ink "Reg. 976 MM/904 9424-5".Material
Metal
TechniqueCast in metal and painted.
Place of ManufactureGreat Britain
DimensionsOverall: 9.1 × 10.5 cm, 0.3 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- Inventory Card 9424-5
- Register Book Number 976
- HM Object Number 82411
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1837
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
