🛡️ WW2 Mid-Century Bronze Scottish Heraldic Plaque – Duncan Arms, OBE, Glasgow, c.1940s

A rare and impressive WW2 era mid-20th century painted bronze heraldic plaque, richly cast and hand-painted for official display rather than public sale.

This substantial 13 kg piece bears the arms of the Duncan family, mounted within the Order of the British Empire circlet and badge — a combination associated with Sir Andrew Rae Duncan, GBE, Minister of Supply during WWII.

⚔️ Heraldic Achievement

• Arms (Shield): 🟥 Red field with a gold chevron, between two cinquefoils and a hunting horn – the traditional Duncan family arms.

• Crest: ⛵ A ship under full sail, decorated with cinquefoils, symbolising Scotland’s seafaring and mercantile traditions.

• Supporters: 🔥⚒️ Allegorical figures – one holding a torch (Enlightenment/Knowledge), the other 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 remains, bearing 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 directly connects the plaque to the Glasgow offices, and by extension to Britain’s WWII effort under Sir Andrew Rae Duncan, GBE.

🕰️ Date

Mid-20th century, c.1940s–1950s.

📏 Dimensions & Weight

• Height: 38.5 cm

• Width: 35 cm

• Thickness: 0.6 cm

• ⚖️ Weight: 13 kg

✅ Condition

• Fine vintage condition.

• 🔎 Scuffs and surface wear consistent with age.

• 🎨 Original painted and gilded finish with pleasing patina.

• 🚫 No hanging bracket – one will need to be fitted for wall display.

⭐ Collecting Significance

This plaque combines Scottish heraldry, wartime history, and mid-century craftsmanship in one decorative statement piece.

Perfect for collectors of:
🛡️ Heraldic and armorial art
🏴 Scottish history and memorabilia
⚙️ WWII and Ministry of Supply artefacts
🖼️ Decorative mid-century 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 bold colours, substantial weight, and documented provenance, it serves as both a decorative statement and an important collector’s item.

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