Naval Artillery Cannon badge made from copper bolt Nelsons Flagship HMS Foudroyant

A rare piece of English artefact sold on behalf of the 'British & Foreign Sailors Society', made from a copper bolt from Nelson's Royal Navy Flagship 'HMS Foudroyant' which foundered on Blackpool Sands on the 16 June 1897.
This superb rare original badge in the form of a miniature Royal Navy cannon with applied copper disc depicting an embossed representation of the ship in full sail; the reverse impressed in relief "Made From A Copper Bolt of Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant". Very good condition, complete with pin fittings, good patina.
Length 50mm.
Height 16mm.

Code: 58124