Bloemfontein Castle Union-Castle Shipping Line silver badge.

A scarce original circa 1950 -1959 short- lived Union-Castle shipping line 'Bloemfontein Castle souvenir ship's brooch'; extra large oval example bearing a transfer picture of the ship, the reverse impressed "Made in England Sterling Silver Pt 202213". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings pin a replacement, colours remain bright with some edge fading and deterioration, pespex cover slightly dented.
Height 32mm.
Width 46mm.

In 1959 'Bloemfontein Castle' was sold to Greece and renamed 'Patris'.