Beggar's badge

This lead beggar's badge is from the parish of Weem in Perthshire. It dates from the mid 18th century.

The letters 'WM' for Weem appear in a monogram on the front of the badge.

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:	000-100-002-213-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 83 B
Date:	Mid 18th century
Material:	Lead
Dimensions:	32 mm L x 21 mm W
What:	Badge, beggar's
Subject:	Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Weem
Event:
Description:	Lead beggar's badge, from Weem
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