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).

Object Details

ID: ZBA7737
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
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