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| Great Britain. Admiralty Badge |
$125.00 |
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Attribution: Hardy 208
Date: circa 1917
Obverse: Badge depicting Nelson standing facing within crowned oval frame entwined with rope and set on oak wreath and ribbon inscribed ADMIRALTY
Size: 26mm x 46mm
Weight: 13.55 grams
Rarity:  7
Description: VF. Rare. This lapel badge was apparently worn by Admiralty Messengers at the Admiralty building in London. From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection of Admiral Nelson Medals with his collector tag at $250; ex CNG Keystone Auction 7 (6 July 2022), lot 93 with tag, unsold on an estimate of $150.
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