Badge commemorating The Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891
Badge commemorating The Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891. Obverse: A foul anchor mounted on oak, surrounded by a band inscribed on both sides. Legend: 'THE ROYAL NAVAL EXHIBITION 1891'. Reverse: Legend (incuse): 'TIMBER FROM THE "VICTORY", 1805.' Inscription (on edge): 'CAPTAIN S. EARDLEY-WILMOT. R.N.' Fitted with a loop and ring.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1515 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Badge |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891 |
| Vessels: | Victory (1765) |
| Date made: | 1891 |
| People: | Eardley-Wilmot, S. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |