Item: ONSV23TMS75
Original British WWII Life Preserver Ring Purportedly from Battle of Dunkirk Trawler Fina Britannia at Port of Dunkirk
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a French manufactured life ring constructed in manner and materials constant with the 1940s and painted orange. It is Purportedly from Trawler Fina Britannia which was home ported in Dunkirk (Dunkerque) at the time of the Battle of Dunkirk which occurred between May 26, 1940 – Jun 4, 1940. The trawler was sunk in the English Channel during the evacuation. We have no provenance for this account.
The ring is constructed Polystyrene with a water-proof treated canvas stitched cover which was painted orange. The ring is stenciled in black paint:
FINA BRITANNIA DUNKERQUE
The reverse is marked in black ink:
BOUEE POLYSTYRENE
LEGERE
Homologation n 458 E S
LABBE SECURITE NANTES
The ring measures approximately 28 inches in circumference. Overall condition is good with chipping, wear, areas of repainting, etc. please see images.
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