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This is a Victorian-era 5th Scots Guards officer's cap badge. The badge is reminiscent of a sunburst and shows a thistle at center surrounded by the motto of the Order of the Thistle: NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT (no one harms me with impunity).
VINTAGE:Circa 1890s.
SIZE:1-15/16" height and 1-15/16" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Hand-chased silver with gold-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Two loop attachments with stabilizer pin with two separate loops.
MARKINGS:J & CO.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRAJJX02 LEEJX4/10 HEEJX12/11
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge shows light wear and is stunning.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.