HMS Comus C Class 1946 Destroyer Alloy Boat Badge

~ HMS Comus C Class 1946 Destroyer Alloy Boat Badge ~

This is an original piece cast in alloy with a painted finish. It is a round plaque with roped border and crown. The figure in the centre is the Greek god Comus of festivity, revels and nocturnal dalliances.

It is presented on a wooden plaque, secured by two screws.

Though such badges were normally made of bronze, towards the end of WW2, alloys and steel were often used instead as an austerity measure.

~ HMS Comus ~

HMS Comus (R43) was a C-class destroyer launched in 1945. She was scrapped in 1958.

~ Condition ~

The crest is in good condition for its age, with wear to the paint.

~ Dimensions ~

The crest has a height of 20 cm (8 inches) and a width of 15.5 cm (6.25 inches)

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