SS Montclare Canadian Pacific shipping line lifebuoy pin badge

A scarce original circa 1930's striking looking example of a 'S.S.Montclare ships white enamel lifebelt gilt brooch', mounted to the centre with a highly enamelled Canadian Pacific Shipping Line Company chequered flag, with blue enamel title scroll below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 29mm.
Built in 1921, converted to Armed Merchant Cruiser 1939, sold to Admiralty as submarine depot ship in 1942.

Code: 64677