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My Cloak the Sea Pattern Badge Name Piece
My Cloak the Sea Pattern Badge Name Piece
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My Cloak the Sea Pattern Badge Name Piece

Manufacturer Malta Dry Docks 1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypePattern Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001505
DescriptionA symmetrical, ribbon-shaped banner, onto which the inscription MY CLOAK THE SEA, the motto of H.M.S Tabbard. It is likely to have belonged to a badge. In fact, the badge of the same vessel depicts a cloak-like piece of garment embellished with anchors while "tabard" is the name of a similar (albeit sleeveless), traditional item of clothing.InscriptionsOn recto, "MY CLOAK THE SEA".Material
Wood
Technique
Carved in wood.
DimensionsOverall: 11.6 × 3.6 cm
Alternate ID Numbers
  • EEA Norway Grant EEA.1834
  • Inventory Card 21027-8
  • HM Object Number 82420
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