SS Jervis Bay Commonwealth Line ships wheel badge Sunk November 1940

A rare original circa pre 1939 period 'S S Jervis Bay gilt and enamel ships wheel badge' displaying the blue ensign 'Flag of Australia' to the centre. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, minor surface scratches.
Diameter 28mm.

SS Jervis Bay was requisitioned as Armed Merchant Cruiser in the Second World War. On the 5th Nov.1940 she was sunk by German cruiser ADMIRAL SCHEER in the Niorth Atlantic.

Code: 62780