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FGS Planet Badge

Manufacturer Werner Geise; Bildhauer, Schenefeld / Hamburg, Germany
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeShip Badge; Commemorative Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001030
DescriptionBadge of German research vessel FGS Planet, presented to the Museum by its captain, Captain Gluschke in 1997.
The metal badge contains the name of the vessel, underneath which there is the depiction of a stylised wave and a pyramidal structure .
InscriptionsOn recto "PLANET". On verso "FGS PLANET Oct.09.97 Presented to Mr. Espinosa, curator of the Maritime Museum Valletta, on the occasion of a guided tour for the crew of research vessel Planet. With thanks, Gluschke, Capt [signed]".Annotations and MarksOn verso, top right, maker stamp "WERNER GEISE -BILDHAUER- Papenmoorweg 11 Tel. 040-8307469 22869 Schenefeld/ Hamburg".Material
Wood, steel
Technique
Cast in steel on wooden plaque.
Place of Manufacture
Bildhauer, Schenefeld / Hamburg, Germany
DimensionsOverall: 14 × 19 cm, 0.4 kg
Alternate ID Numbers
  • Inventory Card: 20077-8
  • EEA Norway Grant: EEA.1286
  • Register Book Number: 1092
  • HM Object Number: 82406
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on view
Location
  •   Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection