Memorial

HMS Orion

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Current Location

Located on the main staircase, The Wardroom, HMS Nelson, Queen Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HH, England

SU 63766 00389

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Type of Memorial: Other memorial
WMR Reference Number: 96195
Description: Plain silver-coloured metal plate with silver-coloured metal decoration above. In the centre of the decoration is a portrait of Lord Nelson surmounted by a crown and flanked by two flags, foliage, a modern battleship and a sailing battleship. Underneath is a scroll with an inscription. Main inscription in gold lettering underneath the plate. All mounted within a display case made from wood and glass.
Inscription: Main inscription: Plate from Lord Nelson's Dinner Service./ Presented by the Navy League/ in appreciation of the great services/ rendered by H.M.S. ORION/ during the world War, 1914-1918./ & transferred to H.M.S. St. Vincent for safe custody.

Plate

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good

Case

Height: 790 mm

Width: 480 mm

Depth: 95 mm

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good