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A GEORGE I SILVER PENSIONER'S ARM BADGE AND A VICTORIAN SILVER PRESENTATION BADGE

THE FIRST DATED 1724, THE SECOND MARK OF HENRY HOLLAND, LONDON, 1859

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A GEORGE I SILVER PENSIONER'S ARM BADGE AND A VICTORIAN SILVER PRESENTATION BADGE
THE FIRST DATED 1724, THE SECOND MARK OF HENRY HOLLAND, LONDON, 1859
The first oval chased with a coat-of-arms above the inscription "The gift of ye Hon'ble Cha: Cecil of Snape1724", two applied loops to back, apparently unmarked; the second oval with applied top loop with floral border engraved with a presentation inscription beneath a coat-of-arms, marked on reverse
The first 2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) high; the second 7 ¼ in. (18.5 cm.) high; 7 oz. (226 gr.)

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Lot Essay

The presentation inscription on the Victorian badge reads: "Presented to Bro. P.F. Palmby By 75 bros. of the Land of Plenty Lodge no. 25 of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds. This Emblem was Presented on our 13th Anniversary December 31 1859, in acknowledgment of his Valuable and Honorary Services as Treasurer Secretary & C Made Honorary Member on the 19th Jan. 1849"

The arms on the George I badge are those of Cecil.

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