MOUNTBATTEN SUGGESTS THE ACTION WHERE PRINCE PHILIP GAINED HIS MENTION IN DESPATCHES AS SEARCHLIGHT CONTROL OFFICER AS A SUBJECT FOR A PAINTING MOUNTBATTEN (Earl Louis, of Burma, 1900-1979, Admiral of the Fleet, Victoria’s Great Grandson, last Viceroy of India)

Typed Letter Signed ‘Mountbatten of Burma’ to Mr Skeggs suggesting that the “night action of the Battle of Matapan, where Prince Philip gained his Mention in Despatches as Searchlight Control Officer of the VALIANT, might be a suitable subject...”, 1 side 4to., First Sea Lord, Admiralty headed paper, 12th June 1958 together with a handwritten copy of his reply saying he is “deeply grateful to you for giving thought to my painting. It shall of course be the Battle of Matapan. I will start at once on research, somewhere, as to the types of ships and the positions. The knowledge that Prince Philip gained his Mention in this action will indeed serve as an urge to do ones best. We are very great admirers of the Prince...”, 2 sides 4to., Royden, 16th June



Item Date:  1958

Stock No:  41810      £225

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