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H.M.S Witch Pattern Badge
H.M.S Witch Pattern Badge
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H.M.S Witch Pattern Badge

Manufacturer Malta Dry Docks 1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypePattern Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001469
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. 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.Material
Wood
Technique
Carved in wood, crudely carved cat.
DimensionsOverall: 6.3 × 10 cm
Alternate ID Numbers
  • EEA Norway Grant EEA.1826
  • Inventory Card 20955-6
  • HM Object Number 81779
Public Access
Not on view
MuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
  •   Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
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