Decorative arts — 1910
Badge, livery badge
In City of London companies 'liverymen' traditionally wore a gown and hood to gain entry to the Common Hall, or assembly, at the Guildhall. Company Masters continued to wear their gowns until the later 19th century when they were issued with badges of office. They continue to wear these badges of office today.
Past Masters are also issued with badges. This one was made for a former Master of the Carpenters' Company. The badge features the arms of the Company and its motto 'Honour God'. It was presented to the Guildhall Museum by the Company in 1910.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 79.247/1
- Object name:
- badge, livery badge
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1910
- Material:
gold
- Measurements/duration:
- L 51 mm, W 40 mm
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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- Creative commons usage:
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