Silver Napkin ring: WRNS
A solid silver napkin ring with a raised naval crown on the front with an inscription on the back. It was presented to the Superintendant of the Women's Royal Naval Service along with details of where she served. The inscription reads "TO SUPERINTENDENT WRNS THE NORE FROM THE WRNS OFFICERS CHATHAM CHRISTMAS 1941
THE NORE 19.6.39-4.4.42
CANADA 30.4.42-3.4.43
WRNS HQ 14.4.43-25.6.43
SPARTIATEII 25.6.43-29.9.43
WESTERN APPORACHES 4.10.43
WRNS HQ 26.8.44-30.4.46
THE NORE 19.6.39-4.4.42
CANADA 30.4.42-3.4.43
WRNS HQ 14.4.43-25.6.43
SPARTIATEII 25.6.43-29.9.43
WESTERN APPORACHES 4.10.43
WRNS HQ 26.8.44-30.4.46
Object Details
| ID: | PLT0291 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Decorative art |
| Type: | Napkin ring |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Gieves & Hawkes Ltd |
| Date made: | 1938-1939; 1938-9 |
| People: | Carpenter, Joan; Women's Royal Naval Service |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 30 x 45 mm |