Royal Cipher Badge fitted to the "Martingale" strap on military equipment, King Edward VII

Identifier

2011-07-0250

Title

Royal Cipher Badge fitted to the "Martingale" strap on military equipment, King Edward VII

Type

Insignia Badge

Description

Heavy oval brown metal insignia. Border is in the image of a garter and reads "HONI/SUIT/QUI/MAL/Y/PENSE". Mirrored monogram inside the belt reads "ER". Curled point at bottom of oval. Design is surmounted by King's crown. Bent plate welded to back as slide fastening.

Coverage

Medium

Metal alloy, copper based, but white corrosion suggests lead also.

Format

104 x 78 x 12mm

Audience

Case 1

Source