Beggar's badge

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This lead beggar's badge, dated 1773, is from the parish of Nigg in Aberdeenshire.

The front of the badge is inscribed 'P.Nigg/D.C. Minr/No 11. 1773'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-339-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJA 20
• Date: 1773
  
• Material: Lead. Inscription: In centre: P.NIGG / D.C.MINr / No 11. 1773
  Badge, beggar's
  
• Dimensions: 1.75" D
  
• What: Badge, beggar's
  
• Subject: Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Parish of Nigg, Nigg, Aberdeenshire (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Nigg
  
• Event:
• Description: Circular beggar's badge of lead, with P.NIGG / D.C.MINr / No 11. 1773 Parish of Nigg, Aberdeenshire in the centre
  
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