HMS London, designated C69, belonged to the second batch of County-class heavy cruisers in the Royal Navy, differing from earlier Kent-class ships by featuring a smaller forward superstructure and less armor plating. Her service spanned over twenty years, starting with her construction at Portsmouth Dockyard in February 1926 and commissioning in January 1929.  

Initially part of the 1st Cruiser Squadron, she later underwent reconstruction at Chatham Dockyard from March 1939, emerging with significant modifications, resembling a Fiji-class light cruiser.  

During World War II, she participated in missions like pursuing the German battleship Bismarck and convoy protection duties in the North Atlantic. Post-war, she was refitted for further service and served in the Far East until 1949.  

Notably, she engaged in the Amethyst Incident in 1949, attempting to aid the trapped frigate Amethyst, but sustained damage and was eventually retired due to outdated machinery and high maintenance costs in 1950.

THE PRINT
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STERLING SILVER 925
The edition comes with a Sterling Silver anchor (with a minimum millesimal fineness of 925) which is not pierced through the print but is available on request.