HMAS Colac, was commissioned from 1942 to 1945, when she went into reserve.  She was recommissioned in 1951 for service as a training ship for National Service Trainees and Naval Reserve personnel.  She was paid off into reserve again in 1953.  After nine years in Reserve, Colac was in 1962 for converted to a tank cleaning vessel in 1962 and continued in that role until late 1983.  Colac ceased service on 30 September 1983. Few serving during her last 20 years of service would have realised her proud history.  Colac was sunk by a torpedo fired by HMAS Ovens off Jervis Bay on 4 March 1987, in position 34°49.2´ South, 151°32´ East.

We cannot vouch for the provenance of this design (Copyright Vern Loeckenhoff), but a ship with 45 years service deserves This is a 1/6th representation of the ship’s badge. This Australian made, 3 dimensional custom crafted product, is hand painted using marine enamels and complies with the Royal Australian Navy colour specification. The badge is cast using a two-pack polyurethane media and is extremely durable.

It is most often mounted on a Navy Board (Std) or Navy Board – (3 point shield) shaped timber board, stained in rich walnut with a high gloss finish. There is a keyway routed into the back of the board for wall/bulkhead mounting.

Variations in mounting can be arranged by emailing us direct.

Please note: If you select the “Badge Only” option, the choice of wood stain and finish is irrelevant.