United Kingdom. A Section of Copper Cladding from H.M.S. Victory Newly Listed 1st Earl Roberts VC KG

1st Earl Roberts VC KG KP GCB OM GCSI GCIE KStJ VD PC (September 30

demonstrating moderate loss off bronze finish throughout the base metal

AKA "Hershey Bars") in gold-colored rolled bullion wire on an army green wool base

reverse illustrating a upward-pointing gladius and wings backed by an open parachute in the centre

each of the star points on the base with nine faceted rays

United Kingdom. A Section of Copper Cladding from H.M.S. Victory Newly Listed 1st Earl Roberts VC KGA section of copper featuring green tarnishing and multiple period puncture holes from having been affixed to Victory's hull, measuring 19 cm x 13 cm, 160 grams; accompanied by Certificate of Provenance Save the Victory Fund (1938) Footnote: Copper of the underwater hull of a ship had been first used on HMS Alarm in 1761 to prevent attack of the wooden hull by the Teredo worm in tropical waters. The copper sheets were a nominal 4ft (1220mm) long by 14