German 5th Minensuchgeschwader Badge
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeShip Badge; Coat-of-arms
Registration NumberMMM 000717
DescriptionThis is the badge of German Training Squadron 5. Minensuchgeschwader of the German Navy. She was one of the sister ships ordered by the German politician Franz Josef Strauss.The badge has a central representation of On Azure field, an Argent trident. It is surrounded by the coats-of-arms of ten German cities namely: Hameln, Überherrn, Laboe, Pegnitz, Siegburg, Auerbach, Herten, Passau, Ensdorf, and Kulmbach.InscriptionsOn recto "5. Minensuchgeschwader" and on cities coats-of-arms "Hameln", "Überherrn", "Laboe", "Pegnitz", "Siegburg", "Auerbach", "Herten", "Passau", "Ensdorf", "Kulmbach". On verso, top-left in black ink "REG. No. 798 MM/717 9045-6".Material
Wood, resin, paint
TechniqueCast in resin and hand painted on wooden plaque
DimensionsOverall: 19.5 × 23.6 cm, 0.6 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 81813
- Register Book Number 798
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1264
- Inventory Card 9045-6
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