H.M.S Chevron Pattern Badge

Manufacturer Malta Dry Docks 1963 - 2010

Period20th century

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypePattern Badge

Registration NumberMMM 001477

DescriptionThis fragment of a ship's badge is a rather elaborately carved depiction of Poseidon's trident (one prong missing) and a chevron placed onto it, both made of wood. The trident, a three-pronged spear, is an attribute of the Greek god Poseidon (also known as Neptune in Roman mythology) as well as of Britannia.

H.M.S Chevron (R51) was a C-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that was in service from August 1945 to the 1960s. On 31 October 1954, the aircraft carrier Triumph and Chevron were in Malta, open for visitors. Triumph was berthed in Grand Harbour and Chevron in Sliema Creek.InscriptionsOn recto, on chevron in pencil "A", "Top" and "Bottom"; On recto, on trident in pencil "Chevron".Material

Wood

Technique

Carved in wood, manufactured from three pieces of wood held together by small metallic nails.

DimensionsOverall: 27.6 × 32.3 cm, 0.1 kg

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