Shield of arms

Wooden shield painted with arms of the Ordnance Office - Azure, three Field Pieces in pale or; on a chief argent, three cannon balls proper. Inscribed on a board above the shield is the motto: 'THE PEACE OF ORDNANCE'. Similar arms are painted on the reverse with one field piece and one cannon ball.

Object Details

ID: HRA0091
Collection: Heraldry
Type: Shield of arms
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 20th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 550 x 550 x 25 mm