Beggar's badge

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This badge, licensing the holder to beg, is from the parish of Leith. It dates from the late 18th century and is made of lead.

The badge is inscribed 'LEITH / POOR / No 7'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-341-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJA 82
• Date: late 18th century
  
• Material: Inscription: On obverse: LEITH / POOR / No 7
  Badge, beggar's
  
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• What: Badge, beggar's
  
• Subject: Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Leith
  
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• Description: Beggar's badge, inscribed LEITH / POOR / No 7, late 18th century
  
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