Badge
19th century (made)
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This is a gilt electrotype badge made in England. This badge is a Maltese cross with lions between the limbs, embossed on one side with a crown and "Rifle Brigade." The other side is embossed with a bungle and "Marksman." This badge has a hook and a ribbon.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Gilt electrotype copy |
Brief description | Badge, a Maltese Cross with lions between the limbs. 19th century electrotype copy. |
Physical description | A Maltese Cross with lions between the limbs, embossed on one side with a crown and "Rifle Brigade," and on the other, with a bugle and "Marksman." Hook and ribbon. |
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Marks and inscriptions | "Rifle Brigade", "Marksman" |
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. |
Production | copied from an English original |
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Summary | This is a gilt electrotype badge made in England. This badge is a Maltese cross with lions between the limbs, embossed on one side with a crown and "Rifle Brigade." The other side is embossed with a bungle and "Marksman." This badge has a hook and a 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. 139. |
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Accession number | 1648-1877 |
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Record created | November 10, 2008 |
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