Place | Europe: West Germany |
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Accession Number | REL/00909 |
Collection type | Heraldry |
Object type | Badge |
Physical description | Brass, Paint, White metal, Wood |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | West Germany |
Date made | c 1964 |
Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
Boat Badge : Geleitboot Emden
Description
Coat of arms for the city of Emden, mounted on wooden plaque. Positioned above the coat of arms is a rectangular brass plaque engraved with 'Geleitboot 'EMDEN'.
History / Summary
This boat badge is from the Geleitboot Emden, the fourth Germany Navy ship with that name. It was donated to the Memorial in November 1964 by SMS Emden veterans to mark the 50th anniversary of the battle between HMAS Sydney and SMS Emden.