Badge

Metal openwork badge, the badge is decorated with a central motif, which consists of a horn hung on a length of ribbon. The ribbon is decorated with thistle-ended tassels. There is scroll motif above the horn, which bears the name 'HMS VICTORY'. The scroll motif links up with an oak wreath, which appears below the horn.

Object Details

ID: JEW0357
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Badge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Victory (1765)
Date made: 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm x 52 mm x 8 mm