Badge

A circular perforated gold badge in the form of a foul anchor within a ring surrounded by naval trophies. 'EARL HOWE' is inscribed above. From a second ring let into the stock of the anchor, are hung an inner ring and a flower. A loop for suspension is attached to the top of the item. The complicated moving parts would shake and glitter when the wearer moved, particularly if the badge was attached to a hat.

Object Details

ID: MEC1144
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Badge
Display location: Display - Voyagers
Creator: Unknown
Events: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Date made: 1796
Exhibition: Voyagers
People: Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 39 mm