RPN Jhelum Pattern Badge

Manufacturer Malta Dry Docks (1963 - 2010)

Period20th century

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypePattern Badge

Registration NumberMMM 001065

DescriptionPattern for ship's badge: a regular pentagon-shaped wooden badge, the pentagon pointing downwards. It depicts a simple landscape, typical of the Pakistani district of Jhelum. The border of the pentagon is slightly elevated mimicking a stranded rope except for the upper, horizontal side, which carries the vessel's name in a rectangular box.

The vessel was launched in November 1942 as HMIS Narbada (U40), a Black Swan / Modified Bittern-class sloop built for the Indian Navy. In 1948, subsequent to the Partition of India, it was transferred to Pakistan and was renamed HMPS Jhelum and later NPS Jhelum. On 11 June 1949, arrived in Malta for a dockyard refit.
InscriptionsOn verso, in black ink "Reg. 1127 MM/1065 20147-8".Material

Wood

Technique

Carved in wood.

Place of Manufacture

Malta

DimensionsOverall: 13.5 × 14 cm, 0.1 kg

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