Unique Collection of Oak Ships Badges from the Falkland’s Campaign 2013

Unique Auctions 24th March Fine Antiques & Collectors sale features a very unique, one-of-a-kind set of Royal Navy Ship’s Badges. The badges are from all the Ships, Boats, Naval Air Squadrons, Royal Fleet Auxilliaries and RMAS that served in the Falkland’s Campaign.

The designer, William Travell, served on HMS Invincible during the Falkland’s War, and on his return was commissioned to create a set of badges. The shields are all hand created and painted, on oak wood from an 18th Century wooden footbridge that used to span the River Colne at Iver.

Unique Collection of Oak Ships Badges from the Falkland's Campaign

The only other badges, created by the same designer are a set of shields consisting of those ships that was lost during the Falkland’s Campaign. This set is on display at the Royal British Legion, Lee-on-Solent.

The Collection has an estimate of £2,000-£3,000. If you have any questions regarding this unique collection please call Unique Auctions on 01522 690444.

Fine Antiques & Collectors Sale Sunday 24th March

The Sunday24 March Fine Antiques & Collectors Sale starts at 9am. Viewing of items is from 10am-6pm on Friday 22nd March and the morning of the sale from 7am. The sale will also be available online for bidding through the Sale Room. Click here to register.

About Unique Auctions

Unique Auctions are one of Lincolnshire’s leading Auction Houses offering a range of regular Antique & Collectors sales. Unique Auctions handle every aspect of probate, house, agricultural, commercial and industrial clearances.

For further information call UK +44 (0) 1522 690444 or visit https://www.unique-auctions.com

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