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MARK OF MATTHEW LINWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, 1810
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A GEORGE III KENT FIRE OFFICE FIREMAN'S ARM BADGE NUMBER 9
MARK OF MATTHEW LINWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, 1810
Oval with a central depiction of horse forcenè above a ribbon labelled 'INVICTA', the back engraved No. 9, the back also fitted with a plate, the edge pierced with holes, marked on back
3½ in. (9 cm.) high
2.4 oz. (75 gr.)
MARK OF MATTHEW LINWOOD, BIRMINGHAM, 1810
Oval with a central depiction of horse forcenè above a ribbon labelled 'INVICTA', the back engraved No. 9, the back also fitted with a plate, the edge pierced with holes, marked on back
3½ in. (9 cm.) high
2.4 oz. (75 gr.)
Literature
Recorded in Brian Henham and Brian Sharp, Badges of Extinction The 18th and 19th century Badges of Insurance Office Fireman, Quiller Press, 1989, page 77
Special Notice
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