WATCHCHAIN and BADGE
H1995.27.1-3
Silver watchchain, badge and medallion.
1. Silver link watchchain. Composed of 10 oblong links joined by smaller oral links. Medallion and badge suspended from oval links.
2. Silver engraved badge for 8 hour campaigns. Badge has central raised figure '8' over the word 'HOURS' horizontally across centre of badge. Words form a circle around central '8/HOURS': 'LABOUR.RECREATION.REST.1891.' Badge is in shape of four pointed cross with smaller half crosses (of three points each) between each of the four points.
Reverse reads 'R.S. Carr/ Bootmakers'. Above is stamp 'C.McF/ STG. SILVER'. Stamp of Cunningham McFarlane, McFarlane & Don.
3. Small silver medallion, stamped with the raised figure '8' in centre front of medallion. A raised silver rim at the edge is capped by a small banner bearing inscription '1892'. The reverse is engraved 'BOOTMAKERS'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.27.1-3 |
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| Accession Date: | 24 Jan 1995 |
| Credit: | Rob Measham |
Material
| Silver/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 150mm |
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| length | 50mm |
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| width | 37mm |
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| length | 20mm |
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| width | 10mm |
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