Beggar's badge (reverse)

This is the reverse of a badge, licensing the holder to beg. It comes from the parish of Perth and dates from 1822. It is made of pewter.

The reverse is inscribed with the number 27 in the centre, and around the margin with 'Perth 28 March 1822'.

In medieval and early modern times, beggars were generally valued and respected for the news they carried and for their craftsmanship or their medical or musical skills. This only changed with industrialisation, when the numbers begging rapidly increased.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-715-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.KJA 16
Date:	1822 28 March 1822
Material:	Inscription: Round margin: 28 x MARCH x 1822 x Perth
Dimensions:	32 mm Dia
What:	Badge, beggar's
Subject:	Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Perth
Event:
Description:	Circular beggar's badge with a double-headed eagle, and with 28 x March x 1822 x Perth round the margin
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