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Order of the Bath

Badge
ca. 1795-1796 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

This is an Order of the Bath badge of the third class. The badge was made in England, perhaps between 1795 to 1796. This badge is the shape of a Maltese cross of enamelled gold, suspended by a chased gold ring. This badge has a red ribbon.


Object details

Category
Coins & Medals
Object type
Badge
TitleOrder of the Bath (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Enamelled and chased gold with red ribbon
Gold
Enamel
Brief description
Badge, enamelled gold, Order of the Bath third class, English, probably 1795-1796
Physical description
Badge, Order of the Bath, third class. Maltese cross enamelled gold, suspended by a chased gold ring. Red ribbon.
Dimensions
  • Length: 7.62cm
  • Width: 4.44cm
Credit line
Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming
Object history
Given by the late Jas.W.Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards, in 1877.
Subject depicted
Maltese Cross
Summary
This is an Order of the Bath badge of the third class. The badge was made in England, perhaps between 1795 to 1796. This badge is the shape of a Maltese cross of enamelled gold, suspended by a chased gold ring. This badge has a red ribbon.
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. 101
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
1358-1877

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O349682/order-of-the-bath-badge-unknown/
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