SS Orion Orient Steam Navigation Company ships souvenir pin badge

A good original pre 1953 period 'S.S.Orion Shipping Line gilt tiepin badge' in the form of King George VI crowned blue enamel title strap, the 'Orient Steam Navigation Company' embossed blue and white enamel house flag to the centre on plain gilt ground. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Size approx 44 x 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. The 'Orient Steam Navigation Company Shipping Line' was in service until 1966.

Code: 70897