Badge. A square plate of metal, about half a foot wide, with the words BAD CHARACTER OLD MILL in cracked black lettering. The reverse says DESERTER. There are two rings at the top through which runs a chain.

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Title

Badge. A square plate of metal, about half a foot wide, with the words BAD CHARACTER OLD MILL in cracked black lettering. The reverse says DESERTER. There are two rings at the top through which runs a chain.

Identifier

ABDUA:18702

Description

Shape: square. With brass chain, inscribed on one side with 'Bad Character Old Mill' and on other side 'Deserter Old Mill'. Was used in the old Workhouse of Old Mill, Aberdeen as punishment.
Inscription: BAD CHARACTER OLD MILL | DESERTER OLD MILL

Date

Early: 1800 Late: 1860

Format

metal copper alloy bronze, W: 152 mm

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Menzies, Robert.F Dr