Original Royal Navy sailor’s cap tally from HMS Victory, the famous First Rate ship of the line launched in 1765 and best known as Admiral Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. HMS Victory is preserved today at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This black silk ribbon with gold lettering would have been worn on a sailor’s cap band. Details: • Ship: HMS Victory • Era: Mid-20th century issue (Victory used as a training and flagship during this period) • Material: Black silk ribbon with gold woven lettering • Condition: Used, lettering worn, bow still tied, age-related wear Collectable piece of Royal Navy and Nelsonian history. See my other items, happy to combine postage.
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