Royal coat-of-arms headboard, Great Eastern Railway

Made:
1862-1923 in unknown
maker:
Great Eastern Railway

Headboard, Great Eastern Railway, cast iron, royal coat-of-arms.

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.

Details

Category:
Locomotives and Rolling Stock Components
Object Number:
1996-7616
Materials:
cast iron and paint
Measurements:
overall: 575 mm x 560 mm x 152 mm,
type:
headboard
credit:
British Rail, Clapham