Back board
Back board carved with modern royal arms and supporters from pinnace of HMY 'Alberta' 1863. The shield is surrounded by the motto of the Order of the Garter 'HONI . SOIT . QUI . MAL . Y . PENSE', below on a ribbon 'DIEU ET MON DROIT'. The arms surrounded by an oval rope twist border. The top edge is decorated with carved beading, with foliage in the top corners.
Object Details
| ID: | EQA0648 |
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| Collection: | Ship equipment |
| Type: | Back board |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Alberta (1863) |
| Date made: | After 1863 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 50 x 1440 x 80 mm |