{"product_id":"hms-lowestoft-mortar-tompion","title":"HMS Lowestoft Mortar Tompion","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original painted cast bronze crest from a Royal Navy Limbo Mk.10 Anti-Submarine Mortar mounting, displaying the distinctive blue and gilt heraldic design with naval crown. Mounted prominently on the weapon itself, these crests identified the installation and added a ceremonial finish to one of the Royal Navy’s most successful Cold War anti-submarine weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHMS Lowestoft (F103) was a Rothesay-class frigate of the Royal Navy, commissioned in 1961. She served during the Cold War on anti-submarine patrols, NATO exercises, and overseas deployments. Modernised in the late 1960s with improved sensors and weapons, she remained in service until decommissioning in 1985 and was later scrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully cast in bronze with traces of its original hand-painted finish, the crest has acquired an attractive aged patina while retaining excellent definition and character. Acquired by famous Royal Navy collector Ferrers-Walker and once on loan to the Portsmouth Naval Museum.. An outstanding display piece for collectors of Royal Navy memorabilia, Cold War militaria and maritime antiques, it represents a genuine piece of British naval history and would make a striking addition to any collection, office or museum display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trinity Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51994253525277,"sku":"HMS-LWSF","price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/2752\/7453\/files\/DSC02129.jpg?v=1783515547","url":"https:\/\/www.trinitymarine.co.uk\/products\/hms-lowestoft-mortar-tompion","provider":"Trinity Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}