Name/Title
Board, ShoulderEntry/Object ID
1987.7.2bDescription
1914-1918 Royal Navy officer's shoulder board, rank Lieutenant. Curved rectangular sheet metal base with dark blue wool covered upper, underside is tan leather with 3.2 x 11.5 leather retaining strap. One end is holed, with threaded brass post holding 1 brass button 1.8 cm diameter. Button is marked with King's Crown, fouled anchor, letters "RV". Stitched to top are gold lace stipes and executive curl for rank of Lieutenant.Made/Created
Date made
1914 - 1918Notes
Date: 1914Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
accession number on shoulder board undersideDimensions
Width
5 cmLength
13.5 cmDimension Notes
1.5 cm. thick.