Royal Coat of Arms, Great Eastern Railway

Headboard, Royal Coat-of-Arms, Great Eastern Railway, carried by the train which conveyed the Duke and Duchess of York from Liverpool Street, London to Wolferton, for Sandringham, following their wedding in July 1893.

The headboard of a royal train, hung at the front of the locomotive, often featured the heraldry of the royal family or family member using it.

This headboard was used on the train conveying Prince George and Princess Victoria Mary to Sandringham following their wedding on the 6 July 1893.

Details

Category:
Locomotives and Rolling Stock Components
Object Number:
1995-7145
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall approx: 575 mm x 565 mm x 135 mm,
type:
headboard
credit:
British Rail, Clapham