Plate

Mess plate, transfer-printed in green with a foliage border. In the centre is the Nelson family coat of arms, with augmentation of the word 'TRAFALGAR', crests and Earl's coronet. 'VANGUARD' is inscribed on a ribbon above 'PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT' below. Used on 'HMS Vanguard' 1835. The maker's mark is printed and impressed on the base.

Object Details

ID: AAA5278
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Plate
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Copeland & Garrett
Vessels: Vanguard (1835)
Date made: 1833-1847
People: Nelson, Horatio; Copeland & Garrett
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 25 x 255 mm