Souvineer from HMS Iron Duke.

[Ralph A]

The plaque says it all.

Imperialites, is it OK to park this pretty little piece here? I thought you would enjoy it.

[Ralph A]

Closeup of the little plaque

Now, I have a new "favorite thing".

I'm keeping my cedar matches in it with which I light only my very best, illegal Cuban cigars.

'Ol Jellicoe would be proud.

[Ralph A]

Here is the "final resting place"

for a bit of the famous, old Iron Duke.

Still in close proximity to "things Germanic", but now at peace and serving an altogether different "king".

[Ralph A]

Some info on the...

Iron Duke(s), straight from "the horses mouth":

HMS Iron Duke

[Brian S]

What a beautiful ship it was...

[WalterB]

Very cool, Ralph. You were lucky to get something so unique and historic. How did you get this? Very nice, thanks for posting.

[Ralph A]

Thanks guys.

I'm enjoying the piece immensely.

Carl, I'm writing that down. If I decide to pass it on, it's yours. I paid very little for it so there is no question of $$. I'd just pass it on.

It was buried in an auction under a strange category, by a relatively new seller. I find a lot of little treasures this way.

I believe it was listed as an "egg cup".