Beggar's badge

This beggar's badge is from the parish of Rothesay on the Island of Bute in Argyllshire. It is made of pewter and dates from 1827.

The front of the red circular badge is inscribed with 'Rothesay Parish', 'No. 89' and the date, 1827. There are two perforations above the number.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-182-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 6
Date:	1827
Material:	Pewter. Inscription: ROTHSAY PARISH 1927 - No89
Dimensions:	60 mm Diam
What:	Badge, beggar's
Subject:	Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Parish of Rothesay (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Bute, Rothesay
Event:
Description:	Beggar's badge of pewter of Rothesay Parish, 1827
References:	Brook, A.J.S. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland 21 (1886-7), pp 169-179
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