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Star of India
Gold star, red background. Blue ribbon (carved) between points of star with legend 'HEAVENS LIGHT OUR GUIDE', end of ribbon in knot at bottom of carving. Wavy carved decoration emanating out from edge of ribbon in large circle, painted gold. Original stern decoration on Cutty Sark (replica currently on ship).
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA7737 |
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| Type: | Stern decoration |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1869 |
| People: | Willis, John 'Jock' |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Cutty Sark Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 540 mm x 140 mm |