1955 Press Photo Admiral Earl Mountbatten in full uniform at his desk, London

Admiral Earl Mountbatten in full uniform at his desk, London. Admiral Earl Mountbatten who took over Tuesday as Britain's first sea lord and chief of the naval staff, flashes a smile yesterday as he is photographed for the first time in full uniform at his new desk in the Admiralty, London. Mountbatten is an uncle of the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II.

Photo is dated 1955.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10.25 inches.