Souvenir pendant made from copper salvaged from HMS Victory.

Decorative pendant with central disc bearing a relief of HMS Victory along with the date 1905. The reverse with the relief wording, 'FROM B.F.S.S. NELSON CENTENARY CONTAINING VICTORY COPPER ER VII'. The entire pendant being finished with mercuric gilt plating.

Condition report: Overall very good to excellent condition, some slight patina concentrated to the edges.

Note:In 1905 the B.F.S.S. (British & Foreign Sailor's Society) was instrumental in the program of events for the Nelson Centennial.  A fund was set up known as 'The Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund' and the King, who took a great interest in the Society, allowed his initials, E.R. VII, to be stamped on the souvenirs. The subscribers to the fund were able to acquire medals and badges, amongst other items, for the donations and collections.  The larger medals/badges were given for 5 shillings and upwards, the small Victory charm (16.5mm) to everyone sending 1 shilling (=5p) and upwards. This particular decorative pendant with Victory disc is considered one of the more scarce souvenirs to find today.