HMS Illustrious Badge
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCrest Badge; Ship Badge
Registration NumberMMM 000745
DescriptionThe crest badge of HMS Illustrious represents in front a trumpet erect two trumpets in saltire gold, topped with the naval crown. The aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious came to the Mediterranean with the convoy Operation Excess in 1941, but was immediately badly damaged by the Axis forces. The crippled aircraft carrier entered the Dockyard for repairs. On January 16, for the first time the German Luftwaffe appeared over the Maltese skies, their target HMS Illustrious. The air raids devastated the three maritime cities especially Senglea, and their citizens. The hard work of the Dockyard paid off, as Illustrious left Malta for Alexandria on 23 January. InscriptionsOn recto, "Illustrious". Material
Wood, paint
Alternate ID Numbers
- Inventory Card 9101-2
- HM Object Number 83298
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
