Ellerman Lines steam shipping company flag cap badge.

A scarce original turn of the twentieth century small pattern 'Ellerman Lines Limited (City Line) officer's cap badge'; gold embroidered bullion wreath the centre bearing the companies 'SS' red flag surmounted by "J.R.E." (John Reeves Ellerman) pennant, the reverse with herringbone pattern black cotton lining. Very good clean condition, bullion remains bright, small patch of blue backing now absent from pennant and small patch behind.
Height 45mm.

Code: 58839