H.M.S Witch Pattern Badge
Manufacturer
Malta Dry Docks
1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypePattern Badge; Crest Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001467
DescriptionPattern for ship's badge of the shape of a heraldic shield depicting a statant cat on a crescent moon, opening leftward. Cats and moons are symbols traditionally associated with witches. The border of the shield is slightly elevated mimicking a stranded rope. Its upper, horizontal side, contains the name of the vessel mounted on a rectangular shape, itself mounted on a slightly larger rectangular form. The badge is topped by a Naval Crown.Launched in November 1919, H.M.S Witch (D89) belonged to the modified W-class destroyers of the Royal Navy. She took part in Operation Halberd, which headed from Gibraltar to Malta.InscriptionsOn recto "WITCH"Material
Wood
TechniqueCarved in wood, crudely carved cat.
DimensionsOverall: 17.4 × 27.4 cm, 0.2 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 81780
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1824
- Inventory Card 20951-2
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
