RPN Jhelum Pattern Badge
Manufacturer
Malta Dry Docks
1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
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
TechniqueCarved in wood.
Place of ManufactureMalta
DimensionsOverall: 13.5 × 14 cm, 0.1 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 82417
- Inventory Card 20147-8
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1817
- Register Book Number 1127
MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
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