H.M.S Magpie Pattern Badge

Manufacturer Malta Dry Docks (1963 - 2010)

Period20th century

Classification(s)

Badges

Object TypePattern Badge

Registration NumberMMM 001483

DescriptionThe pattern for ship's badge is round, made up of two brown, concentric wooden circles of different tonality, one on top of the other. It shows a displayed magpie bird.

Launched in March 1943, H.M.S. Magpie (U82) belonged to the modified Black Swan-class sloops of the Royal Navy. In the post-war years, she was based in Malta, it took part in operations relating to the Trieste riots. She was commanded by the then Lieutenant-Commander, later Commander the Duke of Edinburgh from 1950 until 1953 whilst part of the Mediterranean Fleet based in Malta under the command of Lord Louis Mountbatten
InscriptionsVerso, bottom centre "MAGPIE" in pencil.Material

Wood

Technique

Carved in wood.

DimensionsOverall: 12.4 × 12.4 cm, 0.1 kg

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