Royal Navy HMS Swiftsure ships crest gilt and enamel badge

A scarce original circa 1940's vintage period 'Royal Navy H.M.S. Swiftsure brooch', the naval crowned ships crest depicting a gilt Dragon inlaid with pale blue enamel, mounted on a bar. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.
Width 47mm.

Royal Navy HMS Swiftsure was a Minotaur-class light cruiser ship, built by 'Vickers Armstrong at Newcastle-on-Tyne' and launched in 1943. after a varied career, she was scrapped in 1962.

Code: 62066