Baton, of a Messenger at Arms

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This wooden baton of a Messenger at Arms, an officers of the law courts, dates from the 18th century. It is attached to a silver badge with the Royal Arms pre-1801.

Wooden baton of a Messenger at Arms, with silver mounting at each end, one engraved and the other a silver badge with the Royal Arms pre-1801

After the Treaty of Union of 1707, the Court of Session and the College of Justice remained within Scotland, and were allowed to retain their pre-Union authority and privileges.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-444-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NC 357
• Date: 18th century
  Arms pre - 1801
  
• Material: Wood, silver. Inscription: Obverse: Royal Arms
  Baton, messenger at arms'
  
• Dimensions: Baton 135 mm L x 12 mm D; medal or badge 40 mm H x 35 mm W
  
• What: Baton, messenger at arms'
  
• Subject: Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
  
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