OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Insurance Plaque

MEDIAObject

COLLECTIONNepean Historical Society

REG NO.1316

HISTORY

Relic of early days of insurance before existence of fire brigades - when each company had its own band of fire fighters and the company issued a plaque to each insurer.

DESCRIPTION

Gold enamelled shield with red lion rampant & crown mounted on black enamel labelled "Northern" at the top and 1836 at base.

KEYWORDS

Commerce, sign, fire insurance