H.M.S Magpie Pattern Badge
Manufacturer
Malta Dry Docks
1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypePattern Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001483
DescriptionThe pattern for ship's badge is round, made up of two brown, concentric wooden circles of different tonality, one on top of the other. It shows a displayed magpie bird.Launched in March 1943, H.M.S. Magpie (U82) belonged to the modified Black Swan-class sloops of the Royal Navy. In the post-war years, she was based in Malta, it took part in operations relating to the Trieste riots. She was commanded by the then Lieutenant-Commander, later Commander the Duke of Edinburgh from 1950 until 1953 whilst part of the Mediterranean Fleet based in Malta under the command of Lord Louis MountbattenInscriptionsVerso, bottom centre "MAGPIE" in pencil.Material
Wood
TechniqueCarved in wood.
DimensionsOverall: 12.4 × 12.4 cm, 0.1 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1806
- HM Object Number 81788
- Inventory Card 20984-5
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
