United Kingdom. A Section of Copper Cladding from H.M.S. Victory certificate_of_authenticity inscribed “October 1st

inscribed “October 1st

The mobilization headquarters was at Sussex

the six o’clock arm maker marked with LDO code “L/52” for C

In die-stamped bronzed zinc

A Second World War Artillery Compass carried by F

United Kingdom. A Section of Copper Cladding from H.M.S. Victory certificate_of_authenticity inscribed “October 1stA section of copper featuring green tarnishing and multiple period puncture holes from having been affixed to Victory's hull, measuring 19 cm x 13 cm, 160 grams; accompanied by Certificate of Provenance Save the Victory Fund (1938) Footnote: Copper of the underwater hull of a ship had been first used on HMS Alarm in 1761 to prevent attack of the wooden hull by the Teredo worm in tropical waters. The copper sheets were a nominal 4ft (1220mm) long by 14