W.R.N.S Pattern Badge
Manufacturer
Malta Dry Docks
1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypePattern Badge; Crest Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001464
DescriptionThe pattern badge for what represented the Women's Royal Navy Service (WRNS a.k.a Wrens), depicting an anchor inserted into a naval crown entwined with a rope, on which stands a wrens bird. The WRNS which was created in 1917, provided personnel wherever the Admiralty required them to serve. Wrens carried out a myriad of non combatant duties including clerical and manual work releasing men for sea service. In 1919, the WRNS was disbanded only to be re-formed in 1938. In Malta, WRNS served various naval establishments, and Whitehall Mansions at Ta' Xbiex was their principal quarters.InscriptionsOn verso, top in a vertical fashion and written in black ink "Kalafrana Crests for W.R.N.S quarters 3 No Aluminium 2-1-52 M.C.D".MaterialWood
TechniqueCarved in wood.
Place of ManufactureMalta
DimensionsOverall: 35 × 44.5 cm, 0.7 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 82424
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1866
- Inventory Card 20945-6
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
