KM Items recovered from a Sloop of War Scuttled in the River Orne June 44

[JamesT]

Gentlemen

Here is a very interesting group recovered from a "Sloop of War" that had been scuttled in the R. Orne in Normandy. These items were recovered by a Royal Navy Salvage Team commander in June 44.

The Dagger has a very salty look about it with much of the gilt wash has worn away. But there are no dings on the scabbard and the blade is almost perfect. The dagger just needs a good clean.

Battle flag has been used and is worn at the halyard end.

The book is very interesting. Maps and photographs of the South Coast of England. Are these common?

The vet described the scuttled boat as a Sloop of War. What could that be?

A very interesting group in used condition.

[JamesT]

The battle flag

[JamesT]

worn and repaired. The repairs look period and are probably evidence of a tightly run ship.

[JamesT]

The book

Examples from the Plymouth section.

There are detailed photos, maps and costal silhouettes of the whole of the South Coast.

[JamesT]

All the maps are based in English ordnance survey maps

The numbers refer to accompanying costal silhouettes(is that what they are called) and photographs

This is a very detailed book with about 500 pages.

Is it common or interesting to collectors?

All the best

James