Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). An embossed gilt-metal circular plaque, depicting Nelson, facing left, in uniform without a hat, the shoulders draped. Legend: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON'. It has a border of oak leaves and acorns, with four attachment holes around the edge and is painted black.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0600
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 10 mm x 105 mm