SS Orion Orient Steam Navigation Co ships wheel badge

A good circa 1930's 1940's period 'S.S.Orion Shipping Line gilt and enamel brooch', the 'Orient Steam Navigation Company' enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect
Diameter 27mm.
'S.S.Orion' was in service for 'Orient Steam Navigation Company Shipping Line', she started her maiden voyage from Tilbury to Australia on 28th Sep.1935. In the Second World War 1941 she was requisitioned as a troop transport ship. She completed her last Australian voyage in May 1963.