Brass Crest from HMS Virago - An interesting piece of History

[mjlalt]

Picked up this recently at a Yard sale for $10
the badge is very heavy and appears to be solid brass




The HMS Virago was a V-class Destroyer in the British Royal Navy . She took part in the Normandy landings in World War II by firing on German positions

 

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[silvernd]

Love it. Great find and price.

 

[sager 111]

Picked up this recently at a Yard sale for $10
the badge is very heavy and appears to be solid brass


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The HMS Virago was a V-class Destroyer in the British Royal Navy . She took part in the Normandy landings in World War II by firing on German positions

Hi ive just found this searching online for my partners Granddads ship. Her Granddad served on this ship during World War 2 and recently passed away. Im wondering if you would consider selling the Virago crest? I only ask as i think she would love this as she was very close to her Granddad and i can find nothing from this ship. Just thought id ask. Ive only registered on here for this. Thanks Regards Chris Sager. England Manchester

 

[btripp6]

That looks really cool. Nice save!

 

[mjlalt]

Well the crest has made it back across the ocean to England. It is now in the hands of a descendant of Mr Colin Howarth who served on the Virago during WWII


Reward at last for heroes of the Arctic - Manchester Evening News

 

[d2]

Mj, you did good...d2

 

[The_Piratess]

Well the crest has made it back across the ocean to England. It is now in the hands of a descendant of Mr Colin Howarth who served on the Virago during WWII


Reward at last for heroes of the Arctic - Manchester Evening News

Very nice of you!

 

[sprailroad]

Sometimes you just "Know" what the right thing to do is, and you knew. Well done mj.

 

[diggummup]

Couldn't have went to a better person. Great story and thread.