Display label

South Kensington Museum display label for the washer. Adopted by the Admiralty to prevent the armour bolts breaking of at the point, at the moment of impact. Proposed by Mr B. Truss, 1865. Metal rectangular label with clipped corners adhered to a wooden mount.

Object Details

ID: EQS0339.1
Type: Display label
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 44 mm x 185 mm x 44 mm
Parts: Washer
  • Display label (EQS0339.1)
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