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Badges, Insignia and Decorations

Pilgrim badges, guild badges, devotional badges and honour decorations documented in institutional collections.

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Arm badge, London, 1792-1793

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Arm badge, London, 1792-1793

1792-1793

Arm badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number M.749-1926), made in London, dated 1792-1793. The museum's brief description reads: Silver, English (London), 1792-3; maker's mark the initials 'I.R.', unidentified. Museum description: Silver-gilt, chased and embossed with the arms of George Annesley and his wife Anne. Convex, oval badge with wreath border, the back set with four hooks. Arms of Annesley, crest a 'moor's head' wreathed about the temples; supporters: a Roman soldier and a 'Moorish' archer. Motto: 'Virtus amore'. The museum records it as Silver-gilt, measuring Length 5.1 in; Width 3.625 in. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — 1988 Seoul Olympics pinned badge, south korea, 1985-1988

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Badge — 1988 Seoul Olympics pinned badge, south korea, 1985-1988

1985-1988

Badge — 1988 Seoul Olympics pinned badge, south korea, 1985-1988 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1985-1988. The museum's brief description reads: 1988 Seoul Olympics badge in red. The museum record gives measurements Width 1.3 cm; Length 1.8 cm; Depth 0.9 cm; place associated: south korea. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Air League of the British Empire badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven , Great Britain, 1910 -1929

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Badge — Air League of the British Empire badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven , Great Britain, 1910 -1929

1910 -1929

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.10-2019), made in Great Britain, dated 1910 -1929. The museum's brief description reads: Air League of the British Empire badge, 1910s/1920s, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven.. Museum description: Air League of the British Empire badge, yellow metal, white enamelled globe with metal longitude and latitude lines, surmounted by a metal eagle with outstretched wings. Around the globe, a blue enamelled scroll with the words 'AIR LEAGUE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE' and, across the globe, a blue enamelled bar with the motto 'IN COELO IMPERIUM'. With metal pin. The museum records it as Enamelled metal, measuring Height 3 cm; Width 4.5 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Bad Company badge, 1977

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Badge — Bad Company badge, 1977

1977

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.620-1985), dated 1977. The museum's brief description reads: Bad Company badge. White background with blue print of a woman on an eagle, with the band's logo printed in red gothic typography. Plastic coated with metal back.. Museum description: Bad Company badge. White background with blue print of a woman on an eagle, with the band's logo printed in red gothic typography. The museum records it as Plastic coated with metal back., measuring Diameter 5.5 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Badge for Otley Community Play, Great Britain, 1996

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Badge — Badge for Otley Community Play, Great Britain, 1996

1996

Badge — Badge for Otley Community Play, Great Britain, 1996 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1996. The museum's brief description reads: Pin badge for Otley Community Play, The Heart Shaped Field, 1996. Museum description: Plastic coated paper pin badge with metal pin for Otley Community Play, 1996. The badge features a green heart and the words 'the shaped field' in green against a white background. The museum record gives material recorded as metal, plastic, paper; measurements Diameter 5.5 cm; place associated: Great Britain. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Badge for the coxswain of the Admiralty Barge, London, 1736-1737

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Badge — Badge for the coxswain of the Admiralty Barge, London, 1736-1737

1736-1737

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number 8879-1863), made in London, dated 1736-1737, attributed to Lukin, William. The museum's brief description reads: silver, parcel-gilt and enamel, English (London), 1736-7, maker's mark of William Lukin.. Museum description: Silver, in the centre a gilt anchor and cable on a red enamelled ground, surrounded large silver scrolls and dolphins, maritime trophies and mathematical instruments. The museum records it as Silver and gilded silver mounts, enamel., measuring Height 26.8 cm; Width 19.8 cm; Depth 4.5 cm; Weight 28.12 troy. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Black Sabbath badge, England, 1972-1973

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Badge — Black Sabbath badge, England, 1972-1973

1972-1973

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.3161-2010), made in England, dated 1972-1973. The museum's brief description reads: Black Sabbath badge.. Museum description: Black Sabbath badge. Plastic coated, oval, black with image of a red iron cross with hand forming 'sign of the horns' bursting through, with Black written across and Sabbath down. The museum records it as plastic, printing ink, measuring Height 7.2 cm; Width 4.6 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Black Sabbath badge, England, 1972-1973 (S.3159-2010)

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Badge — Black Sabbath badge, England, 1972-1973 (S.3159-2010)

1972-1973

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.3159-2010), made in England, dated 1972-1973. The museum's brief description reads: Black Sabbath badge.. Museum description: Black Sabbath badge. Plastic coated, round, black with red cross, typography, and symbols. 1972/73. The museum records it as plastic, printing ink, measuring Diameter 5.8 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Black Sabbath badge, England, 1972-1973 (S.3160-2010)

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Badge — Black Sabbath badge, England, 1972-1973 (S.3160-2010)

1972-1973

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.3160-2010), made in England, dated 1972-1973. The museum's brief description reads: Black Sabbath badge.. Museum description: Black Sabbath badge. Plastic coated, round, black with red typography in cross formation, surrounded by flames. The museum records it as plastic, printing ink, measuring Diameter 5.8 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Black Sabbath World Tour badge, England, 1972-1973

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Badge — Black Sabbath World Tour badge, England, 1972-1973

1972-1973

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.3158-2010), made in England, dated 1972-1973. The museum's brief description reads: Black Sabbath badge.. Museum description: Black Sabbath badge. Black Sabbath World Tour - plastic coated, round, black with white cross and text. 1972/73. The museum records it as plastic, printing ink, measuring Diameter 5.8 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Black Sabbath World Tour badge, England, 1972-1973 (S.3157-2010)

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Badge — Black Sabbath World Tour badge, England, 1972-1973 (S.3157-2010)

1972-1973

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.3157-2010), made in England, dated 1972-1973. The museum's brief description reads: Black Sabbath badge.. Museum description: Black Sabbath badge. Black Sabbath World Tour - plastic coated, round, black with red figure and white text. 1972/73. The museum records it as plastic, printing ink, measuring Diameter 5.8 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, Great Britain, 1914-1919

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Badge — British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, Great Britain, 1914-1919

1914-1919

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.598-2018), made in Great Britain, dated 1914-1919. The museum's brief description reads: British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, World War I, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven.. Museum description: British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, oval surmounted by a crown, metal with enamelled shields bearing the symbols of the Red Cross (red Geneva cross on white ground), left, and the Order of St John of Jerusalem (white cross on red ground, with red lions in each quarter), right. Around the edge, an enamelled blue band with, in gold lettering, the inscription 'BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY & ORDER OF ST. JOHN'. On reverse is stamped the name of the maker, a capital letter 'S' and the number '1206'. The metal pin is missing. The museum records it as Enamelled metal, measuring Diameter 3.5 cm; Diameter 1.9 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, Great Britain, 1914-1919 (S.595-2018)

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Badge — British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, Great Britain, 1914-1919 (S.595-2018)

1914-1919

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.595-2018), made in Great Britain, dated 1914-1919. The museum's brief description reads: British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, World War I, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven.. Museum description: British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, oval surmounted by a crown, metal with cut enamelled shields bearing the symbols of the Red Cross (red Geneva cross on white ground), left, and the Order of St John of Jerusalem (white cross on red ground, with red lions in each quarter), right. Around the edge, an enamelled blue band with, in gold lettering, the inscription 'BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY & ORDER OF ST. JOHN'. On reverse is stamped the name of the maker, a capital letter 'L' and the number '268'. With metal pin. The museum records it as Enamelled metal, measuring Diameter 4.4 cm; Diameter 2.7 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, Great Britain, 1914-1919 (S.597-2018)

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Badge — British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, Great Britain, 1914-1919 (S.597-2018)

1914-1919

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.597-2018), made in Great Britain, dated 1914-1919. The museum's brief description reads: British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, World War I, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven.. Museum description: British Red Cross Society and Order of St John badge, oval surmounted by a crown, metal with cut enamelled shields bearing the symbols of the Red Cross (red Geneva cross on white ground), left, and the Order of St John of Jerusalem (white cross on red ground, with red lions in each quarter), right. Around the edge, an enamelled blue band with, in gold lettering, the inscription 'BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY & ORDER OF ST. JOHN'. On reverse is stamped the name of the maker, a capital letter 'L' and the number '102'. With metal pin. The museum records it as Enamelled metal, measuring Diameter 4.5 cm; Diameter 2.7 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — British Red Cross Society badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, Great Britain, ca. 1915

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Badge — British Red Cross Society badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, Great Britain, ca. 1915

ca. 1915

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.599-2018), made in Great Britain, dated ca. 1915. The museum's brief description reads: British Red Cross Society badge, Chelsea Division, ca. 1915, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven.. Museum description: British Red Cross Society badge, circular, metal with enamelled shield bearing the Red Cross symbol (Geneva cross on white ground, the enamel missing from the cross), Around the edge, an enamelled red band with, in gold lettering, the inscription 'THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY'. Attached to an enamelled pin by a suspension ring, the pin with the word 'LONDON' on a red enamelled bar and, beneath, 'CHELSEA DIVISION', on a red enamelled curving band, all in gold letters. The museum records it as Enamelled metal, measuring Diameter 2.5 cm; Width 3.2 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — British Union of Fascists badge, 1930s, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, Great Britain, 1930s

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Badge — British Union of Fascists badge, 1930s, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, Great Britain, 1930s

1930s

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.14-2019), made in Great Britain, dated 1930s. The museum's brief description reads: British Union of Fascists badge, 1930s, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven.. Museum description: British Union of Fascists badge, white metal, on a black enamel background a letter F surrounded by the words 'FOR KING AND COUNTRY' in black enamel on a gold band, with, at top, an Imperial crown. With metal pin. The museum records it as Enamelled metal, measuring Diameter 2.5 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — David Essex back stage pass badge, late 20th century

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Badge — David Essex back stage pass badge, late 20th century

late 20th century

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.645-1985), dated late 20th century. The museum's brief description reads: Enamelled gold metal David Essex badge back stage pass. Rectangular shaped, with white background and black and white L shape, with his name in red and yellow. Above the L shape is printed "STAGE / PASS".. Museum description: Enamelled gold metal badge back stage pass. Rectangular shaped, with white background and black and white L shape, with his name in red and yellow. Above the L shape is printed "STAGE / PASS". The museum records it as Cream enamelled front on gold metal, measuring Height 2.5 cm; Width 3 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — David Essex badge

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Badge — David Essex badge

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.624-1985). The museum's brief description reads: David Essex badge. L-shaped enamelled gold coloured metal badge, black and white background with his name in yellow and red.. Museum description: David Essex badge. L-shaped enamelled gold coloured metal badge, black and white background with his name in yellow and red. The museum records it as metal, enamel, measuring Height 2 cm; Width 2.5 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — David Essex badge, 1979

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Badge — David Essex badge, 1979

1979

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.623-1985), dated 1979. The museum's brief description reads: David Essex badge. Enamel badge from 1979, silver metal, rectangular, black background with name and "Silver Dream Racer" in red.. Museum description: David Essex badge. Enamel badge from 1979, silver metal, rectangular, black background with name and "Silver Dream Racer" in red. The museum records it as metal, enamel, measuring Height 2 cm; Width 3.3 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Elton John badge, 1982

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Badge — Elton John badge, 1982

1982

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.627-1985), dated 1982. The museum's brief description reads: Elton John badge. Enamelled silver metal rectangular badge, with "Elton John / 'Europe 82'" in silver lettering against a background of black, white and pink.. Museum description: Elton John badge. Enamelled silver metal rectangular badge, with "Elton John / 'Europe 82'" in silver lettering against a background of black, white and pink. The museum records it as metal, enamel, measuring Height 1.5 cm; Width 4.8 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Elton John European Tour badge, 1982

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Badge — Elton John European Tour badge, 1982

1982

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.626-1985), dated 1982. The museum's brief description reads: Elton John badge. Yellow background with black and red borders, text reading "European Tour 82" in black and Elton John's 'signature' in red and black. Plastic coated with metal back.. Museum description: Elton John badge. Yellow background with black and red borders, text reading "European Tour 82" in black and Elton John's 'signature' in red and black. Plastic coated with metal back. The museum records it as Plastic coated with metal back., measuring Diameter 5.5 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Girl Guide Thank You badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven , Great Britain, ca. 1919

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Badge — Girl Guide Thank You badge, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven , Great Britain, ca. 1919

ca. 1919

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.594-2018), made in Great Britain, dated ca. 1919. The museum's brief description reads: Girl Guide Thank You badge, 1919, belonging to Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven.. Museum description: Girl Guide Thank You badge, silver, cut green enamelled trefoil with a white enamelled swirl between each leave, surrounded by a silver ring. On reverse is stamped a shield with the initials 'JAW' [?] and, separately 'B. SILVER'. Scratched on reverse of the ring, 'THANKS FROM [?] x/xx', and on reverse of trefoil, '1st RYE 1919'. Attached to a metal bar and pin by a suspension ring. The museum records it as Enamelled silver, measuring Diameter 2.4 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, 1979

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Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, 1979

1979

Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, 1979 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1979. The museum's brief description reads: Circular pin badge. Fluorescent yellow background with black text reading "NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS that was the" and a fluorescent pink with yellow text Sex Pistols logo below. Printed paper on metal backing covered with plastic. Jamie Reid archive. Museum description: Metal pin badge with printed paper and polyester film cover. Printed image is on fluorescent yellow background with typography in black and pink. The museum record gives material recorded as paper, plastic, metal; measurements Diameter 3.8 cm; place associated: London; maker recorded: Reid, Jamie. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, Late 1970s

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Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, Late 1970s

Late 1970s

Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, Late 1970s is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated Late 1970s. The museum's brief description reads: Circular pin badge. Red background with Jamie Reid design in white for the Sex Pistols' single 'Pretty Vacant', of two buses with destinations reading 'Nowhere' and 'Boredom'. Printed paper on metal backing covered with plastic. Jamie Reid archive. Museum description: Metal pin badge with printed paper and polyester film cover. Blue background featuring two white buses and typography in blue on a white background. The museum record gives material recorded as paper, plastic, metal; measurements Diameter 5.5 cm; place associated: London; maker recorded: Reid, Jamie. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, Late 1970s

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Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, Late 1970s

Late 1970s

Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, Late 1970s is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated Late 1970s. The museum's brief description reads: Circular pin badge. White background with red collage featuring white text reading "NO ONE IS INNOCENT". Printed paper on a metal backing covered with plastic. Jamie Reid archive. Museum description: Metal pin badge with printed paper and polyester film cover. White background printed with collage of white typography on red. The museum record gives material recorded as paper, plastic, metal; measurements Diameter 5.5 cm; place associated: London; maker recorded: Reid, Jamie. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, Late 1970s

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Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, Late 1970s

Late 1970s

Badge — Jamie Reid archive, Reid, Jamie, London, Late 1970s is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated Late 1970s. The museum's brief description reads: Circular pin badge. White background with black scribble and the text "I'M A MCLAREN PUPPET". Printed paper on a metal backing covered with plastic. Jamie Reid archive. Museum description: Metal pin badge with printed paper and polyester film cover. White background with printed image script and scribble in black marker pen. The museum record gives material recorded as paper, plastic, metal; measurements Diameter 5.5 cm; place associated: London; maker recorded: Reid, Jamie. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — John Miles badge, 1979

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Badge — John Miles badge, 1979

1979

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.625-1985), dated 1979. The museum's brief description reads: John Miles badge. Navy background with white image of a plane, and "John / Miles / In / Flight / '79" in red. Plastic coated with metal back.. Museum description: John Miles badge. Navy background with white image of a plane, and "John / Miles / In / Flight / '79" in red. Plastic coated with metal back. The museum records it as Plastic coated with metal back., measuring Diameter 5.5 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — No Thanks badge, United Kingdom, 2014

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Badge — No Thanks badge, United Kingdom, 2014

2014

Badge — No Thanks badge, United Kingdom, 2014 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 2014. The museum's brief description reads: Pin badge with 'NO THANKS', the logo of the anti-Scottish Independence campaign in 2014.. Museum description: Pin badge in red with 'NO THANKS' in white lettering The museum record gives material recorded as plastic; measurements Diameter 1 in; place associated: United Kingdom. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — OZ Magazine Pin Badge, London, 1969

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Badge — OZ Magazine Pin Badge, London, 1969

1969

Badge — OZ Magazine Pin Badge, London, 1969 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1969. The museum's brief description reads: Circular pin badge. 'OZ Not So Much A Magazine' with a neon pink background and Mickey Mouse Fantasia character surrounded by white stars and OZ magazine logo. Printed paper on a metal backing covered with celluloid . Felix Dennis OZ Magazine Archive. Museum description: Metal pin badge with printed paper and plastic film cover. Dayglow colours with orange background with pink text and image. The museum record gives measurements Diameter 5.5 cm; place associated: London. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — OZ Magazine Pin Badge, London, ca.1970

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Badge — OZ Magazine Pin Badge, London, ca.1970

ca.1970

Badge — OZ Magazine Pin Badge, London, ca.1970 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated ca.1970. The museum's brief description reads: Circular pin badge. Orange background with pink text reading 'GUARANTEED OZ BEAUTIFUL !FREAK!' and image of Lee Heater who appeared on OZ the cover of issue 24. Printed paper on a metal backing covered with celluloid, ca. 1970. Felix Dennis OZ Magazine Archive. Museum description: Metal pin badge with printed paper and plastic film cover. Image of a man with dreadlocks. Dayglow colours with orange background with pink text and image. The museum record gives material recorded as paper, plastic, metal; measurements Diameter 5.5 cm; place associated: London; maker recorded: unknown. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — OZ Magazine Pin Badge, London, Early 1970s

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Badge — OZ Magazine Pin Badge, London, Early 1970s

Early 1970s

Badge — OZ Magazine Pin Badge, London, Early 1970s is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated Early 1970s. The museum's brief description reads: Circular pin badge. Black and white background with 'OZ CONSPIRATOR' in green text and image and am image of a man's face. Printed paper on a metal backing covered with celluloid. Felix Dennis OZ Magazine Archive. Museum description: Metal pin badge with printed paper and plastic film cover. Black and white image with green text. The museum record gives measurements Diameter 3.2 cm; place associated: London. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Sky 'Great Balloon Race' badge

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Badge — Sky 'Great Balloon Race' badge

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.629-1985). The museum's brief description reads: Sky badge. Rectangular enamelled silver metal badge, with black background, the band's logo in silver and an image of a hot air balloon in red and yellow.. Museum description: Sky badge. Rectangular enamelled silver metal badge, with black background, the band's logo in silver and an image of a hot air balloon in red and yellow. The museum records it as metal, enamel, measuring Height 3.5 cm; Width 2,2 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Soroptimist International Association name badge for Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven , Birmingham, mid 20th century

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Badge — Soroptimist International Association name badge for Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven , Birmingham, mid 20th century

mid 20th century

Badge in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.12-2019), made in Birmingham, dated mid 20th century. The museum's brief description reads: Soroptimist International Association name badge for Mrs Gabrielle Enthoven, mid 20th century.. Museum description: Soroptimist International Association badge, circular, silver, with figure of a woman in high relief, head and torso, her arms raised above her head holding a bar with the word 'SOROPTIMIST' in blue enamel. Behind her head are rays of light. At the upper edge are laurel leaves, at the lower are the words 'INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION' in blue enamel on a band. With metal pin. Attached to a bar on the reverse is a royal blue grosgrain ribbon, from which is suspended a yellow metal rectangular holder containing a white plastic label printed with the words 'GREATER LONDON' in red, and, in black, 'MRS GABRIELLE ENTHOVEN, O.B.E. THEATRE ARCHIVIST'. In green card box with printed name, address and logo of Thomas Fattorini Ltd on inside of lid and printed guarantee on base, the latter annotated with the name 'Enthoven'. The museum records it as Enamelled silver, cotton ribbon, metal and plastic, measuring Diameter 1.8 cm; Height 2.5 cm; Width 4.8 cm; Height 6.5 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — STEVENSON IS INNOCENT, Britain, 1978

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Badge — STEVENSON IS INNOCENT, Britain, 1978

1978

Badge — STEVENSON IS INNOCENT, Britain, 1978 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 1978. The museum's brief description reads: Badge lettered 'STEVENSON IS INNOCENT'. British, 1978.. Museum description: circular printed lapel badge The museum record gives material recorded as printing ink, plastic, paper, metal; measurements Diameter 5.2 cm; place associated: Britain. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge — Tom's Bar 2014, Laaksonen, Touko, 2014

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Badge — Tom's Bar 2014, Laaksonen, Touko, 2014

2014

Badge — Tom's Bar 2014, Laaksonen, Touko, 2014 is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated 2014. The museum's brief description reads: Badge commemorating the 2014 release of three 'Tom of Finland' postage stamps. Museum description: Badge depicting the same image as one of the three postage stamps issued in Finland in 2014 with drawings by the gay artist Tom of Finland The museum record gives material recorded as plastic, metal; measurements Height 5 cm; Width 5 cm; maker recorded: Laaksonen, Touko. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge "Friend of the Book", 1980

Europeana 1989 via Europeana

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Badge "Friend of the Book", 1980

1980

Badge "Friend of the Book", 1980 is held by Europeana 1989, dated 1980. Museum description: Badge awarded to the winners of the youth competition "Love the Book!". The winners also received the certificate confirming the bearer of this badge.; Collection Days 1989 - December 2019.; Independent digitisation The museum record gives place associated: #placeOf:nhXqmXx_1; #placeOf:nhXqmXx_2. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge and chain, London, 1827-1828

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Badge and chain, London, 1827-1828

1827-1828

Badge and chain in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number M.869-1926), made in London, dated 1827-1828. The museum's brief description reads: Silver and silver-gilt, London hallmarks for 1827-8, maker's mark of 'EF'. Museum description: This chain and badge would have been worn by an official of the Southwark Philanthropic Institution in south London. It is likely that the institution was part of the Philanthropic Society formed in 1788 to train homeless street children or juvenile criminals. The boys were taught trades and the girls were educated as servants. The museum records it as Silver and silver gilt, with glass painted medallion, measuring Length 51.20 cm; Length 38.0 cm; Depth 0.60 cm; Length 13.20 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Dutch independence 1863

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Badge commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Dutch independence 1863

1863

Silver applique with crowned coat of arms bearing a bundle of arrows, between the numerals 18 - 13 and 18 - 63, surrounded by an inscribed belt with buckle. Stamped fineness mark and maker's mark. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-2-1918; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique pressing; measurements width 2.4 cm x height 3.9 cm x weight 0 g. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Badge dedicated to 75 years of medical and pharmaceutical education in Cluj, 1994

National Museum of Transylvanian History via Europeana

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Badge dedicated to 75 years of medical and pharmaceutical education in Cluj, 1994

1994

Badge dedicated to 75 years of medical and pharmaceutical education in Cluj is held by National Museum of Transylvanian History (Romania), dated 1994. Description supplied by the holding institution: Edge: smooth; Obverse: medallion on a blue enamel background having in the center a shield on a red enamel background with the coat of arms of Cluj and the emblem of medicine on a yellow enamel background; the towers of the fortress are of yellow enamel; Obverse legend: UNIVERSITAS MEDICINAE ET PHARMACIAE. NAPOCENSIS.; on a white enamel ribbon 1918 1994; Shape: Oval The collection record gives measurements 25,3x19,9 mm. Published through Europeana; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge for gallery attendants, no. 16

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Badge for gallery attendants, no. 16

1889 - 1890

Silver, diamond-shaped badge for the gallery attendant of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam on a suspension ring. Three corners fitted with a pendant. Obverse: the coat of arms of the Netherlands (crowned shield flanked by two rampant lions) above an inscription. Reverse: inscription and number. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-2004-2-16; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements length 11 cm x width 8 cm x weight 870 g. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Badge for gallery attendants, no. 3

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Badge for gallery attendants, no. 3

1889 - 1890

Silver, diamond-shaped, gilded badge for the gallery attendant of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam on a suspension ring. Three corners fitted with a pendant. Obverse: the coat of arms of the Netherlands (crowned escutcheon flanked by two rampant lions) beneath which is an inscription. Reverse: inscription and number. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-2004-2-3; its record gives material recorded as gilding (material), silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking), gild; measurements length 11 cm x width 8 cm x weight 87.97 g. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Badge from the wreck of the East Indiaman Hollandia

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Badge from the wreck of the East Indiaman Hollandia

1700 - in or before 1743-08-13

Crowned cartouche with VOC monogram, surrounded with martial attributes. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-1975-19-H-345-1113; its record gives material recorded as copper (metal); measurements height 10.8 cm x width 12.6 cm x depth 0.5 cm. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Badge issued on the occasion of the World Festival Bucharest, 1953, 1953

National Museum of Transylvanian History via Europeana

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Badge issued on the occasion of the World Festival Bucharest, 1953, 1953

1953

Badge issued on the occasion of the World Festival Bucharest, 1953, 1953 is held by National Museum of Transylvanian History, dated 1953. Museum description: Edge: irregular; Obverse: On a blue enameled background, the silhouette of a runner is depicted in relief. On the lateral sides appear two laurel sprigs.; Obverse legend: Festivalul Mondial București 1953 The museum record gives measurements L=3.7 cm; W=3.2 cm. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.

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Badge of a chamber of rhetoric or civic guard guild in Overschie

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Badge of a chamber of rhetoric or civic guard guild in Overschie

1702

Silver badge of a Chamber of Rhetoric or Civic Guard Guild in Overschie. Engraved and pierced in cartouche form with foliate scrolls. Obverse: David, dancing before the Ark of the Covenant surrounded by the legend: TSCHIET UYT VREUGHT OUWERSCHIE 1702. On the reverse a rosebush surrounded by the legend: DE NEEGE ROO ROOSE KNOPPE. The shield is suspended from an eye and three chains. At the bottom, on small chains, an acorn and the letters I, (missing), B, S. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-18099; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); measurements height 17.7 cm. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Badge of a fishing boat in a wreath

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Badge of a fishing boat in a wreath

1800 - 1900

Cast pewter badge with rectangular suspension loop, depicting a fishing boat between branches with an openwork field. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-2-1872; its record gives material recorded as tin (metal); technique casting; measurements width 2.7 cm x height 3.2 x weight 5.36 g. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Badge of a weavers' guild

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Badge of a weavers' guild

1585 - 1600

Silver badge of a weavers' guild. The round plate shows a shuttle and two wool cards in the centre. A double chain is attached to the plate, from which a wool card and a shuttle hang. With inscriptions. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as BK-NM-8063; its record gives material recorded as gilding (material), silver (metal); technique gild; measurements length 21 cm x diameter 8 cm x length 9 cm. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Badge of fire master in Rotterdam

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Badge of fire master in Rotterdam

1910 - 1950

Silver medal with ring and suspension loop, on the obverse the coat of arms of Rotterdam with supporters, on the reverse a legend. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as KOG-MP-2-1147; its record gives material recorded as silver (metal); technique striking (metalworking); measurements diameter 3.8 cm x height 4.4 cm x weight 29.8 g. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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Badge of Johann Peter Eckert

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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Badge of Johann Peter Eckert

1753 - 1801

Lead oval badge, convex shield in openwork cartouche. Obverse: inscription. Reverse: inscription. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds this object as NG-VG-7-699-S; its record gives material recorded as lead (metal); technique casting, engraving; measurements height 7.2 cm x width 5.9 cm x weight 47.66 g. Description translated from the museum's Dutch catalogue text; details are those of this museum object, and how far it represents a wider type has not been independently verified.

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