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United Services badge - Robert Mackay 1897

United Services badge - Robert Mackay 1897

Date Added: 24 April 2008 Year: 1897 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2006_086_037 | Picture No: 2137

Embroidered raised badge in the shape of a shield with crown above and surrounded by leaves or ears of corn, on a backing of red felt, hessian or similar, and paper. The shield border, leaves and crown are worked in metal thread, highlighted with blue thread and dark red velvet. The inside of the shield has a background of blue satin with the words UNITED SERVICES 1897 worked in metal thread.
Part of the Robert Mackay collection.

Dimensions: Height 50mm - Width 40mm

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