Original British 18th Century Naval Pewter Plate Named to H.M.S. Venerable - dated 1796 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets New Made Item: Quality construction

New Made Item: Quality construction

was a POW for six months and returned to the USA in one piece

on 4 July 1945 the regiment was redesignated as the 188th Parachute Infantry

clear British proofs on the barrel as well as the stamping:

Ī́lion or Ἴλιος

Original British 18th Century Naval Pewter Plate Named to H.M.S. Venerable - dated 1796 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets New Made Item: Quality constructionOriginal Item: Only One Availble. Measuring 9 1 2" across, this must have been used as a regular dinner plate and it still bears the Maker's markings on the rear rim. They unfortunately cannot be read due to years of cleaning and use. The top of the plate is marked: H M S VENERABLE 1796 In addition to the Ship's name and date to the front there is also the Crest of a Coat of Arms depicting a "Running Horse on a padded bar", which no doubt was the