{"product_id":"antique-silver-badge-de-adelaar-vice-secretaris-c-1888","title":"Antique Silver Badge – 'De Adelaar' – Vice Secretaris – c.1888","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual late 19th-century silver society or association officer's badge engraved \u003cstrong\u003e\"De Adelaar\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"The Eagle\" in Dutch) and dated \u003cstrong\u003e1888\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reverse is engraved \u003cstrong\u003e\"Vice Secretaris\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the original owner as the Vice Secretary of the organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe badge is formed as a shield-shaped plaque surmounted by a pierced double-headed eagle emblem. The front features attractive hand-engraved decoration with the organisation name prominently displayed across a diagonal banner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver is stamped with what we beleive to be Dutch hallmarks. While the exact organisation remains unidentified, the Dutch-language inscriptions suggest a Dutch-speaking society, club, guild, or association active during the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intriguing piece of social history and a highly decorative collector's item.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Item: Society \/ Association Officer's Badge\u003cbr\u003e• Organisation: \"De Adelaar\" (\"The Eagle\")\u003cbr\u003e• Office Held: Vice Secretaris (Vice Secretary)\u003cbr\u003e• Date: 1888\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Silver\u003cbr\u003e• Decoration: Shield form with engraved banner and double-headed eagle crest\u003cbr\u003e• Language: Dutch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Height: 61mm\u003cbr\u003e• Width: 45mm\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 9.95g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Good antique condition overall\u003cbr\u003e• Surface scratches, wear and tarnishing throughout\u003cbr\u003e• Suspension ring present\u003cbr\u003e• Double-headed eagle crest intact\u003cbr\u003e• Engraving remains clear and legible\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and unusual late Victorian silver officer's badge engraved for the Vice Secretary of \"De Adelaar\" and dated 1888. Combining decorative engraving, Dutch inscriptions, and a striking double-headed eagle motif, it represents an appealing piece of social and organisational history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowles Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53201462264075,"sku":"1822\/5","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/5C7A7D29-5093-4F8B-9EEA-B8569DA69D85_1_105_c.jpg?v=1782210881","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/products\/antique-silver-badge-de-adelaar-vice-secretaris-c-1888","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}