FGS Planet Badge
Manufacturer
Werner Geise; Bildhauer, Schenefeld / Hamburg, Germany
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeShip Badge; Commemorative Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001030
DescriptionBadge of German research vessel FGS Planet, presented to the Museum by its captain, Captain Gluschke in 1997.The metal badge contains the name of the vessel, underneath which there is the depiction of a stylised wave and a pyramidal structure .InscriptionsOn recto "PLANET". On verso "FGS PLANET Oct.09.97 Presented to Mr. Espinosa, curator of the Maritime Museum Valletta, on the occasion of a guided tour for the crew of research vessel Planet. With thanks, Gluschke, Capt [signed]".Annotations and MarksOn verso, top right, maker stamp "WERNER GEISE -BILDHAUER- Papenmoorweg 11 Tel. 040-8307469 22869 Schenefeld/ Hamburg".Material
Wood, steel
TechniqueCast in steel on wooden plaque.
Place of ManufactureBildhauer, Schenefeld / Hamburg, Germany
DimensionsOverall: 14 × 19 cm, 0.4 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 82406
- Register Book Number 1092
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1286
- Inventory Card 20077-8
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
