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

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
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Belt clasp
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
People: Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Parts: Buckle, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O)