British Merchant Navy: Cunard Line. Captain's and senior officer's cap badge. With EIIR Crown. Wire bullion & cloth cap, circa 1953-1970

Circa: 1953-1970

Material: Embroidered with gilt bullion wire on serge cloth, on fabric backing

Dimension: 88mm (W) / 65mm (H)

Weight: 17g

Obverse: In centre the Cunard logo of a rampant lion with globe, between sprays of gilt wire leaves on either side, and tied below, with Queens Crown on top

The world famous Cunard Line has its origins dating back to 1840 when it was originally established as the British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. Amongst the company's legendary liners are included; Carpathia, the Blue Riband winners Lusitania & Mauretania, the Queen Mary, the Queen Elizabeth and in the modern era Queen Elizabeth 2 , and Queen Mary 2

Bullion wire all intact and the badge with good bright colours

Condition: GVF

Code: 22896