Memorial
HMS Orestes
Peter Schofield
Source: Copyright Peter Schofield
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Current Location
Literary Institute, Egham Museum, High Street, Egham, Runnymede, Surrey, TW20 9EW, England
OS Grid Reference
TQ 010 713
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 65254
- Description
- Royal Navy crest from HMS Orestes, mounted on a wooden shield backboard, with a small brass dedication plaque under the crest. Ships crest is circular with a carved rope design border, surmounted by a crown. Central is a black goats head with golden horns, pierced through the neck by a sword, all on a white background.
- Inscription
- PRESENTED BY/ THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY/ TO EGHAM/ TO COMMEMORATE THE ADOPTION OF/ H.M.S. ORESTES / DURING WARSHIP WEEK MARCH 14TH 1942
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Sponsor Type
- other
- Custodian
- Egham Museum
Components
- Board
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good
- Plaque
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good