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Object Type
Museum number: MG.964
Description: Badge from Christ's Hospital Nautical School; bronze; pierced at intervals round edge; obverse: Arithmetic with tablet and hand on head of Bluecoat boy; Mathematics; Astronomy; mariner's compass and lead; two genii with caduceus and trumpet; two zephyrs propelling ships of England; legend.
Producer name
Production date: 1673
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Diameter: 3.15 inches
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Condition: Worn
Subjects: scholar; child; boat/ship; spirit; musical instrument; arts and sciences; symbol; scientific instrument; classical deity
Associated names
Associated places: Associated with: Christ's Hospital (Nautical School)
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1907
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: MG.964
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: G.964
Conservation

Free entry