Drake D6115 – Large – Royal Doulton Character Jug

Drake D6115 (white ruff, red-brown collar. The raising letter of “Sir Francis Drake” on the back of the coat is painted over). Designed by Harry Fenton, issued 1940 – 1941. Size: 5.75″H (Large)

Sir Francis Drake (1540 – 1596) was an English navigator and admiral. He was Queen Elizabeth I’s right hand against the Spanish, going on many plundering expeditions in the Spanish West Indies. On one of these voyages between 1577 and 1580, Drake became the first Englishman to sail around the world. He also repelled the Spanish Armada sent to invade England.