|
Date: |
|
Description: | Left epaulette of a pair epaulettes worn by Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane (1775-1860), 10th Earl of Dundonald (UNI0285). They feature a crown worked in velvet, metal and silk thread above a crossed sword and baton in base metal over three stars that have been worked in silver thread, purl and spangles. The crescent is a wood core with gold braid and purl twisted around it to create the alternating dull and bright pattern. The underside features a rigid bonnet covered with blue velvet, the strap is lined with leather and has a gilt stamp to indicate which is to be worn on the left and right shoulders. These epaulettes were originally purchased by Cochrane in 1848 when he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the West Indies. They were altered with the addition of the third star when he was promoted to admiral in 1851.
caption: Record Shot - Do not reproduce. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | Cochrane Admiral Thomas | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
|
|