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Antique Silver Scottish Regimental or Clan Badge Brooch - Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
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Reference: S11202
Period: Edward VII
Year: 1905
Silversmith: Bent & Parker
Place: Birmingham
Price: $ 200.00
Weight: 10 grams
Dimensions: 3.5 cm diameter
Condition: Excellent, hinge and pin in full working order
Description: An interesting antique silver Scottish Regimental or clan badge, in the form of a brooch. The badge has a crowned phoenix rising out of the flames, over Saltire cross (St. Andrew's cross of Scotland), surrounded by circular motto in latin, "Bon Fin" above, translated "Good End", and "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" below, translated "No one harasses me with impunity", alternatively "No one can harm me unpunished". The badge has a hinged brooch pin, in full working order. The badge is also clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1905, with makers mark B&P for Bent & Parker, who were military ornament makers, working between 1869 and 1909. The motto "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" is the motto of the Royal Stuart dynasty of Scotland, and is used by numerous organisations, regiments and clans. These include The Order of the Thistle, Scottish Regiments The Royals, Scots Guards and Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. It has also been used by The Greys, Highland Fusiliers and Black Watch, along with the Royal Company of Archers. It has also been used by Canadian, Australian and South African forces, including the Cape Town Highlanders. Four Scottish clans also use this motto, including Irwin, Bond, Nettles and McGeogh. We have not been able to identify who uses this particular version with Phoenix and additional "Bon Fin", we would welcome assistance.
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Antique Silver Scottish Regimental or Clan Badge Brooch - Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
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Antique Silver Scottish Regimental or Clan Badge Brooch
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Birmingham 1905 silver hallmarks
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Nemo Me Impune Lacessit sterling silver - scale
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