/internal/media/dispatcher/655/fullMMM 001062H.M.S Keppel Pattern BadgeBadges20th century00Malta Dry DocksMalta Dry Docks12.4000000000Pattern for ship's badge of the shape of a heraldic shield depicting a scallop shell. The border of the shield is slightly elevated mimicking a stranded rope. Taking part in escort duties in WW2, the vessel operated in the Atlantic and Arctic convoy routes sinking several U-boats. In 1942, it provided assistance for the Malta convoy operations (Operation Bellows).13.5000000000On verso, in pencil "Keppel Boat Badges of Metal g 18-5-35 M.C.D" and in black ink "Reg. 1124 MM/1062 20141-2".Overall: 12.4 × 13.5 cm, 0.1 kgMalta Maritime Museum20141-21124EEA.1821824160Pattern BadgeHeritage Malta75WoodCarved in wood.Malta