Souvenir pennant : HMAS Quiberon

Places	Africa: Kenya Africa: North Africa Africa: South Africa, Natal, Durban Africa: Tunisia Asia: Ceylon Asia: Japan, Okinawa Europe: Gibraltar Europe: Italy, Sicily Europe: United Kingdom, Scotland Europe: United Kingdom, Scotland, Scapa Flow Mediterranean Oceania: Australia, Western Australia, Fremantle Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Admiralty Islands, Manus, Manus Island Oceans: Indian Ocean
Accession Number	REL36728
Collection type	Heraldry
Object type	Heraldry
Physical description	Felt, Paint
Maker	Unknown
Place made	Australia
Date made	c 1945
Conflict	Second World War, 1939-1945

Description

This pennant is an interpretation of the ships badge for HMAS Quiberon. Triangular blue felt souvenir pennant with two suspension loops on the hoist. Screen printed in yellow, white, grey, red and green with 'H.M.A.S QUIBERON' and the ship's badge showing a Q Class Destroyer (also known as Anti-submarine Frigate) within a wreath, surmounted by a naval crown and bow at the base. Beneath the wreath is 'R.A.N.'.

History / Summary

This pennant was made as a souvenir for the crew of the HMAS Quiberon. HMAS Quiberon is a Q Class Destroyer / Anit- Submarine Frigate. The ship was launched on the 31 January 1942. HMAS Quiberon was one of eight Q Class Destroyers built for the Royal Navy.