Mug

A fluted, white porcelain mug printed with a depiction on a banner of the funeral carriage of Lord Louis Mountbatten (1900-1979), the coffin draped with the Union Flag, an officer's cocked hat and sword resting on top. The mug is inscribed in black and gilt lettering: 'In Memory of Admiral of the Fleet Earl Mountbatten of Burma. Born June 25th 1900. Murdered: August 27th 1979. Buried: September 5th 1979.' Printed on the base: 'J & J MAY The Commemorators, 40 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BX British Made'.

Object Details

ID: AAA5201
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Mug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1979
People: Mountbatten, Louis
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 85 x 110 x 80 mm
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