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H.M.S Ruler Patten Badge
H.M.S Ruler Patten Badge
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H.M.S Ruler Patten Badge

Manufacturer Malta Dry Docks 1963 - 2010
Period20th century
Classification(s)
Object TypePattern Badge
Registration NumberMMM 001488
DescriptionFragment of a pattern for a ship's badge: an originally diamond-shaped wooden badge. It depicted a hand in a gauntlet grasping a baton, emerging from carved waves. Only the waves are present as the hand and baton are missing. The border of the diamond is slightly elevated mimicking a stranded rope but its upper, horizontal part, which probably carried the vessel's name in a rectangular box, is missing.

H.M.S Ruler belonged to the Ruler-class aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy. It had been built in Seattle, originally as a mercantile vessel, and got requisitioned by the US Navy.InscriptionsOn verso in pencil "RULER".Material
Wood
Technique
Carved in wood.
DimensionsOverall: 20.5 × 16.7 cm, 0.1 kg
Alternate ID Numbers
  • HM Object Number 82428
  • EEA Norway Grant EEA.1828
  • Inventory Card 20993-4
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