Badge commemorating The Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891

Badge commemorating The Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891. Obverse: A foul anchor mounted on oak, surrounded by a band inscribed on both sides. Legend: 'THE ROYAL NAVAL EXHIBITION 1891'. Reverse: Legend (incuse): 'TIMBER FROM THE "VICTORY", 1805.' Inscription (on edge): 'CAPTAIN S. EARDLEY-WILMOT. R.N.' Fitted with a loop and ring.

Object Details

ID: MEC1515
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Badge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891
Vessels: Victory (1765)
Date made: 1891
People: Eardley-Wilmot, S.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 27 mm