Gorch Fock Badge
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypeShip Badge; Commemorative Badge
Registration NumberMMM 000769
DescriptionThe badge of a German training ship "GORCH FOCK". The badge represents what appears to be three sails, probably representing the three masts of the ship and a representation of the ship's albatross figurehead, designed by a former World War II U-boat commander.InscriptionsOn recto "Zur Erinnerung an den Besuch in La Valetta Oktober 1995 Gorch Fock"; On verso "Thomas-Georg Hering Kapitan zur See SSS "Gorch Fock" Blucherbrucke 24105 Kiel Tel. (0431) 30941 Privat: Schneiderkamp 23F 24107 Kiel Tel. (0431) [314948 struck off] 384-3895 [written in blue ink]". Also written in black ink "Reg. No. 845 MM/769 9149-50".Material
Brass, wood
TechniqueCast in brass on wooden plaque.
DimensionsOverall: 14 × 19.4 cm, 0.6 kgAlternate ID Numbers
- HM Object Number 82397
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1291
- Inventory Card 9149-50
- Register Book Number 845
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
