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Badge

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Belgium (made)

This is a silver badge made in the 19th century Belgium. This badge is embossed on the obverse with a shield, in which St. Michael is represented conquering Satan; round the shield branches, above it a crown, and, beneath the label S. P. Q. B. The reverse shows the inscription "Réception des tireurs étrangers à l'Hôtel de Ville, 11 Octobre 1866." This badge has a ribbon and bar.


Object details

Category
Jewellery
Object type
Badge
Materials and techniques
Embossed silver
Silver
Brief description
Badge, St. Michael conquering Satan/an inscription. Belgian, 19th century.
Physical description
Obv, embossed with a shield, in which St. Michael is represented conquering Satan; round the shield branches, above it a crown and beneath the label S.P.Q.B. Rev., an inscription. Ribbon and bar.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 0.937in
Marks and inscriptions
"Réception des tireurs étrangers à l'Hôtel de Ville, 11 Octobre 1866" (rev.)
Credit line
Given by W. Fleming, F. R. C. S. E.
Subjects depicted
Crown
Branches
Michael (Saint)
Satan
Summary
This is a silver badge made in the 19th century Belgium. This badge is embossed on the obverse with a shield, in which St. Michael is represented conquering Satan; round the shield branches, above it a crown, and, beneath the label S. P. Q. B. The reverse shows the inscription "Réception des tireurs étrangers à l'Hôtel de Ville, 11 Octobre 1866." This badge has a ribbon and bar.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1877, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London : Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O. p. 151.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1728-1877

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Record createdNovember 26, 2008
Record URL
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