RMS Aquitania Cunard Shipping Line ships wheel anchor badge

A rare original circa 1913 early period 'R.M.S.Aquitania gilt and enamel souvenir brooch', the Cunard Line Shipping Company red enamel flag mounted to the centre of a white ship's wheel, and in turn a blue enamel anchor. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains crisp, an excellent example.
Height 24mm.
Width 35mm.

During the First World War 'R.M.S.Aquitania' was converted to an Armed Merchant Cruiser, troopship and a hospital ship. She was scrapped in 1950.