H.M.S Witch Pattern Badge

Manufacturer Malta Dry Docks (1963 - 2010)

Period20th century

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypePattern Badge; Crest Badge

Registration NumberMMM 001467

DescriptionPattern for ship's badge of the shape of a heraldic shield depicting a statant cat on a crescent moon, opening leftward. Cats and moons are symbols traditionally associated with witches. The border of the shield is slightly elevated mimicking a stranded rope. Its upper, horizontal side, contains the name of the vessel mounted on a rectangular shape, itself mounted on a slightly larger rectangular form. The badge is topped by a Naval Crown.

Launched in November 1919, H.M.S Witch (D89) belonged to the modified W-class destroyers of the Royal Navy. She took part in Operation Halberd, which headed from Gibraltar to Malta.
InscriptionsOn recto "WITCH"Material

Wood

Technique

Carved in wood, crudely carved cat.

DimensionsOverall: 17.4 × 27.4 cm, 0.2 kg

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