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King Edward VI Christ’s Hospital School: Badge of Office, 1820. Large oval badge with an armorial shield occupying almost its entire field. ‘CHRISTS HOSPITAL FOUNDED BY K. ED. VI. 1552’. Set of maker's marks in the field, above shield, for 1820 and the makers Thomas and James Phipps. Four loops on the reverse side, for wearing. Silver, 110 x 85 mm; 88 g. Bought from Christopher Eimer (£650).: CM.618-2006

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King Edward VI Christ’s Hospital School: Badge of Office, 1820. Large oval badge with an armorial shield occupying almost its entire field. ‘CHRISTS HOSPITAL FOUNDED BY K. ED. VI. 1552’. Set of maker's marks in the field, above shield, for 1820 and the makers Thomas and James Phipps. Four loops on the reverse side, for wearing. Silver, 110 x 85 mm; 88 g. Bought from Christopher Eimer (£650).

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King Edward VI Christ’s Hospital School: Badge of Office, 1820. Large oval badge with an armorial shield occupying almost its entire field. ‘CHRISTS HOSPITAL FOUNDED BY K. ED. VI. 1552’. Set of maker's marks in the field, above shield, for 1820 and the makers Thomas and James Phipps. Four loops on the reverse side, for wearing. Silver, 110 x 85 mm; 88 g. Bought from Christopher Eimer (£650).

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Method of acquisition: Given (2006-10-10) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

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Production date: AD 1820

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Silver

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Accession number: CM.618-2006
Primary reference Number: 252270
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Created: Monday 28 September 2020 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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