Brass badge of the Independent United Order of Mariners

This is a brass badge of the Independent United Order of Mariners, a friendly society based in Leith and London. The badge dates from the 19th century.

Openwork brass badge of the "Independent United Order of Mariners Associated Leith London

By banding together in friendly societies, working people could protect themselves from hardship or loss, or save for special needs. This helped them along the road to respectability and also influenced demands for more democratic rights.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-440-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NC 321
Date:	19th century
Material:	Brass
Dimensions:	78 mm H x 73 mm W
What:	Badge
Subject:	Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Independent United Order of Mariners Associated Leith London
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