Plaque

A plaque from a box commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The circular metal plaque with an incised with two circles near the edge and encloses an inscription in cursive script. The inscription reads: The Period to Nelson's Fame can only be the End of Time Obit 21st: Oct; 1805 in the Moment of Victory.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0213.3
Type: Plaque
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Diameter: 25 mm
Parts: Box