1958 Atom Bomb Test HMS Resolution Christmas Island Silver Plated Tankard

~ 1958 Atom Bomb Test HMS Resolution Christmas Island Silver Plated Tankard ~

One side has the badge for the shore establishment HMS Resolution, the other the Christmas Island crest.

It is stamped on the underside for “Made In England”, EPNS (electro-plated nickel silver) and the makers details “R D Ltd”.

~ Opeation Grapple ~

Grapple was a series of atom bomb test on Christmas Island in the late 1950’s.

HMS Resolution was a shore base, named after Capt. Cook’s ship, in the Port of London on the west side of the Island.

~ Condition ~

The tankard is in good order.

~ Dimensions ~

The tankard is 12 cm (4.75 inches) tall with a top diameter of 9.5 cm (3.75 inches).

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