Buckle, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O)

Part of belt clasp from the sword belt of a Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) uniform made from gilt cast metal. The crest of a rayed sun with a fouled anchor below is on the ‘tongue’ of the buckle. The ‘tongue’ inserts into the ‘wreath’ of laurel leaves.

Object Details

ID: UNI4129.1
Type: Belt clasp part
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 mm x 56 mm x 15 mm
Parts: Buckle, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) (Belt clasp)