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RPN Tippu Sultan Pattern Badge

Manufacturer Malta Dry Docks 1963 - 2010

Period20th century

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Badges

Object TypePattern Badge

Registration NumberMMM 001503

DescriptionPattern for ship's badge depicting a rampant tiger, showing its claws. This image is mounted on a circular base in one piece. On top, is a rectangular box with the name of the vessel, on which a crescent moon is mounted. The vessel is named in honour of Tippu Sultan, sultan of Mysore, also known as the Tiger of Mysore, who lived in the 18th century. The tiger is an animal often associated with him.

PNS Tippu Sultan was commissioned by the Pakistan Navy in 1949, where it served as a fleet destroyer and was later converted to a Type 16 fast anti-submarine frigate.InscriptionsOn recto, "TIPPU SULTAN". On verso, in pencil "Tippu Sultan Ship Crests for ship name 8 No. G.M. M.C.D 7.7.51 [crossed out] 1 No. Allum 20/1/56" and "P8" on border.Material

Wood

Technique

Carved in wood.

DimensionsOverall: 20.6 × 27.2 cm, 0.2 kg

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