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"Lively" Badge ca.1824
Obverse: A badge of two crossed foul anchors surmounted by a portuguese crown, oval bust of King John VI of Portugal, laureate, in long wig and mantle surrounded by brilliants. Reverse: an oval, inscribed: "G.J.BURSLEM 4" surrounded by a band with legend: "LIVELY" and semi-wreath of laurel below. Fitted with a bar, decorated with a central rose and straight spray of laurel, and pink and blue ribbon.
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Object details
| ID: | MED0225 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Naval reward |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | circa 1824 |
| People: | King John VI of Portugal; Burslem, G J fl.1824 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | 45 mm x 30 mm |