A Copper Plaque from the HMS Victory

A wooden shield shaped plaque with a central copper plate depicting a three decker ship with large sails in the center, an oak and chestnut leaf in each corner, with a portrait of Nelson below and the inscription: ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OCT 21ST 1805. MADE OF COPPER FROM H.M.S. VICTORY & FOUDROYANT PRESENTED BY LORD STRATHCONA & MOUNT ROYAL GCMG THROUGH BRITISH AND FOREIGN SAILOR'S SOCIETY FOR CANADIAN SCHOOLS 1907. ER VII., the reverse is plain, measures 230 mm (w) x 295 mm (h), top left corner of copper plaque missing, lovely staining to wood throughout, very fine condition.

Code: 4836