Object number
70/70
Collection
Description
Fire insurance plaques are embossed metal signs, which were placed on the front of houses indicating they were insured against fire. This plaque was issued by the Royal Insurance Company, which was founded in 1845. This plaque, in red, gold and green, shows “ROYAL” impressed across with a crown above and live bird below.
Physical description
1 insurance plaque: metal
Archival history
Victoria and Albert Museum No.: M.5.1925.
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