Cuff-links

Cuff links, one broken. The complete one with enamelled ship’s badge, a gold eagle on a blue background. ‘HMS REPULSE’ on ribbon below. This badge was worn unofficially before being granted sealed pattern status just before the ship sailed for Singapore in 1941. Belonged to George H. Heathcock lost in the sinking of HMS 'Repulse' 10 December 1941.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4691
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Cuff-links
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Repulse (1916)
Date made: ca 1941
People: Heathcock, George Henry
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 8 mm x 25 mm x 20 mm
Parts: Cuff-links