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HMAS Rankin Plaque
Overview
Wooden shield-shaped plaque with raised painted metal emblem of HMAS Rankin.
Historical information
This plaque was presented to the museum during the ships visit to Albany port.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-12-2013.5.46
Item type
Plaques
Material
Enamel Paint
Metal
Plastic
Wood
Width
150 mm
Height or length
195 mm
Inscriptions and markings
"RANKIN / DEFEND THE WEAK"
Place made
Australia
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878
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Last modified
Tuesday, 23 September, 2025
Completeness
Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum
Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum
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