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H.M.A.S Vampire Pattern Badge
H.M.A.S Vampire Pattern Badge
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H.M.A.S Vampire Pattern Badge

Manufacturer Malta Dry Docks 1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypePattern Badge; Crest Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001470
DescriptionThe pattern for the ship's badge is a circular wooden plate depicting a slightly crudely carved, a displayed vampire bat with its mouth open, inserted into a larger circular plate, whose slightly elevated border mimicks a stranded rope. On top, the vessel's name in a rectangular box topped with a naval crown. Different tonalities of the wood, highlights its manufacture from different pieces.

Launched in May 1917 and originally named H.M.S Wallace, H.M.S Vampire belonged to the V-class destroyers of the Royal Navy. The vessel was loaned to the Royal Australian Navy in 1933. During WW2, it carried out escort duties in the Mediterranean. As part of H.M.A.S Vampire's activity in the Mediterranean, it escorted convoys between Malta and Marseilles/Alexandria.
InscriptionsOn verso, black ink "1 No. Allum Vampire Invisa et Inopinata".Material
Wood
Technique
Carved in wood, manufactured from different wood inserts.
DimensionsOverall: 17 × 22.8 cm, 0.2 kg
Alternate ID Numbers
  • Inventory Card 20958-9
  • EEA Norway Grant EEA.1818
  • HM Object Number 81781
Public Access
Not on view
Location
  •   Digitisation Room