Aiguillette shoulder strap, Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1953

Aiguillette shoulder strap belonging to Adm-Fleet Terence Thornton Lewin (1920-1999). To be worn with aiguillettes. Plaited gold wire basket cord with blue wool backing. Mounted with a flag officer's gilt metal button and the Royal cypher 'E II R' on the terminal knot. A hook and brass fastening on the reverse.

In maroon fabric drawstring bag, identiy disc 'P12' attached. Label on bag 'Prevents Tarnish, Brit pat 669058 Tarnproof Reg processed'. Bag 410mm x 320mm.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4335
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Aiguillette shoulder strap
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: After 1973
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Lewin Collection
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm x 163 mm x 29 mm