Brass Admiralty Badge (26x47mm, 13.55 g). Manufactured circa 1917(?). Badge depicting Nelson standing facing within crowned oval frame entwined with rope and set on oak wreath and ribbon inscribed ADMIRALTY. Hardy 208. Good VF.
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
This lapel badge was apparently worn by Admiralty Messengers at the Admiralty building in London.