FDA-A.380-2013
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.380-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Arms of George III
Description
Painted wood panel with Royal coat of arms of George III flanked by a lion and a unicorn
Comments
This painted panel is thought to have belonged to Admiral Jervis and to have been on his flagship, HMS Victory, at the battle of St Vincent in 1797. It was later displayed within the 'old' Marten Library at Eton College.
Description
Dimension note
Approx. 3/4 metre long by 1/2 metre high
Inscription
Painted with text: 'Honi soit qui mal y pense', 'Dieu et mon droit'
Materials & techniques note
Painted wood panel
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Reportedly collection of Admiral Sir John Jervis and present on his ship at the battle of St Vincent in 1797;; Marten bequest
