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Plaque Duncan Arms OBE Ministry of Supply Glasgow

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Rare Mid-20th Century Painted Bronze Heraldic Plaque – Duncan Family / Order of the British Empire
This rare painted bronze heraldic plaque is a striking example of British armorial art, produced for official display rather than public sale. Richly cast and hand-painted, it bears the arms of the Duncan family, mounted within the Order of the British Empire circlet and badge – a combination directly associated with Sir Andrew Rae Duncan, GBE, Minister of Supply during the Second World War.
Heraldic Achievement
Arms (Shield): Red ground with a gold chevron, between two cinquefoils and a hunting horn – the traditional Duncan family arms.
Crest: A ship under full sail, decorated with red cinquefoils, symbolising Scotland’s seafaring and mercantile tradition.
Supporters: Allegorical figures – one bearing a torch (Enlightenment/Knowledge), the other with a hammer (Industry/Labour).
Motto: CONSILIO ET PRUDENTIA (“By Wisdom and Prudence”).
Order of the British Empire: Encircled by the OBE motto For God and the Empire, with the cross of the order suspended below.
Provenance
Part of the original wooden case that housed this plaque remains, with a label addressed to:
Major Jackson Millar, Regional Controller, Ministry of Supply, 21 Glassford Street, Glasgow.
The Ministry of Supply (1939–1959) oversaw Britain’s wartime and post-war industrial production. This provenance directly connects the plaque to the Glasgow offices, and by extension to Britain’s WWII effort under Sir Andrew Rae Duncan, GBE.
Dating
Securely placed in the mid-20th century, c.1940s–1950s.


Collecting Significance
This plaque unites Scottish heraldry, wartime history, and civic identity in one decorative piece.
It will appeal to collectors of:
Heraldic and armorial art
Scottish history and memorabilia
WWII and Ministry of Supply artefacts
Mid-century decorative bronzes
Summary
A historic and finely crafted 13 kg bronze heraldic plaque, linking the Duncan family arms and the Order of the British Empire to Britain’s wartime industrial heritage in Glasgow. With its impressive scale, bold colour, and documented provenance, it is both a striking decorative statement and a valuable collector’s item.
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71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775


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Price
£3600.00  UK
$4786.92  USA
4116.24  EU
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
Terms and conditions
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.

If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.

Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.

Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.

Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.

Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
DimensionsDimensions & Weight Height: 38.5 cm Width: 35 cm Thickness: 0.6 cm Weight: 13 kg Category Antique Arms and Militaria Date 1940  1940s Antiques Material Bronze Origin Scottish Condition Condition Report Offered in fine used condition. Some scuffs, scratches, and wear consistent with age. Retains original painted and gilded surfaces with pleasing patina. No hanging bracket – buyer will need to add one for wall display. Item code as1013a1248 Status For Sale

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