Fregate Cassard Badge

Manufacturer FIA Graveur-Editeur; Dardilly, Lyon, France

Period20th century

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypeShip Badge; Commemorative Badge

Registration NumberMMM 000970

DescriptionThe badge has a circular form and was made for the Large Air-Defense Frigate Cassard (F70 AA) class which was launched in 1985. The badge illustrates an anchor with a rope, two swords and the Maltese eight-pointed Cross. Another image in the center shows a three mast sailing ship on the Maltese Cross. The ship visited Malta in 2011.
InscriptionsOn recto "Fregate Cassard". On verso, bottom along the edge in black ink "MM/970 9556-7".Annotations and MarksOn verso, centre, white sticker with manufacturer logo "FIA - Graveur-Editeur Lyon- Dardilly Tel. 72 17 20 80". Engraved in the wood "FIA LYON".Material

Wood, brass

Technique

Cast brass mounted on wooden plaque.

Place of Manufacture

Dardilly, Lyon, France

DimensionsOverall: 19.3 × 3.4 cm, 1.6 kg

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