H.M.S Witch Pattern Badge
Manufacturer
Malta Dry Docks
1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypePattern Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001469
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. 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.MaterialWood
TechniqueCarved in wood, crudely carved cat.
DimensionsOverall: 6.3 × 10 cmAlternate ID Numbers
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1826
- Inventory Card 20955-6
- HM Object Number 81779
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
