Portrait plaque

Circular plaque commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The plaque has a profile portrait bust of Nelson, facing left, in uniform without a hat. The item is cast and bronzed with a key-pattern border. Legend: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON BORN 29 SEPR 1758'.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0734
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 75 mm;Overall: 5 mm