Armed Forces of Malta Badge
Manufacturer
NAAFI R/No. 8425N; Singapore
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeCoat-of-arms
Registration NumberMMM 000793
DescriptionThis is the coat-of-arms of the Armed Forces of Malta.The badge takes the form of a shield representing on a field red, an Or tower, with Or bordure. The tower is a "De Redin" tower, a coastal watch tower, which replaced the British crown. This type of tower was selected because the watch tower was extensively used during the rule of the Order of St. John.Underneath, is a banner with the words 'ARMED FORCES OF MALTA.'InscriptionsOn recto "Armed Forces of Malta". On verso in black ink, top, right "Reg. No. 869 MM/793 9197-8".Annotations and MarksOn verso, bottom gold sticker reads "Manufactured in Singapore for: Naafi R/NO. 8425N Plaques and Shields Dept PO Box 424 Bandar Seri Begawan 1904 Negara Brunei Darussalam Telephone: 31111 Ext. 169, 396, 479 Fax: (02) 30788" with coat-of-arms of "NAAFI Navy Army & Air Forces Institutes Servitor Servienttum".Material
Wood, resin, paint
TechniqueCast in resin, hand painted, on a wooden plaque.
Place of ManufactureSingapore
DimensionsOverall: 1.7 × 14.6 × 17.7 cm, 0.3 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- Inventory Card 9197-8
- Register Book Number 869
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1333
- HM Object Number 82395
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
