Title
Silver casket presented by the Duke of Edinburgh to Yang di-Pertuan Negara Yusof Ishak
Year/Period
1965
Region
United Kingdom
Material
Dimension
Object size: (Closed) 3.0 x 15.0 x 8.9 cm,
Object size: (Opened) 10.8 x 15.0 x 10.8 cm
Object size: (Opened) 10.8 x 15.0 x 10.8 cm
Accession No.
2018-00490
Collection of
Credit Line
Donated by President’s Office
This silver casket bearing the royal cypher of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was presented to Yang di-Pertuan Negara Yusof Ishak during Prince Philip’s 2-day state visit to Singapore in February 1965. During his visit, the Duke was given a tour of the Housing and Development Board and briefed on the state’s housing plans, as well as industrial developments. He also participated in a polo match at the Singapore Polo Club.
