NETHERLANDS; Late 18th Century badge.

[Veteran]

Hello everyone,

This large badge, possibly silver and gilt silver, is a mystery to me. I rather suspect it has Something to do with a local militia town guard.

Thank you for your help.

 

[g_deploige]

Dear Veteran,

On the shild is marked see here the translation

"The consil of the administration and discipline of the 2nd Battalion of the 6 1/2 Brigade of the Batavian Armed home garde Department Delft in Den Hague"

Beste regards,

Guy

 

 

Edited June 14, 2016 by g_deploige

[Veteran]

Dear Guy

Thank you for your prompt reply and translation of the inscription on the badge.

This brings up a few questions :

1. Is this a badge of office or rank ?

2. Does it belong to one of the regular battalions of the Batavian Army or to a town-guard ?

3. Where could I possibly find further information about this specific badge and/or documentation on the specific unit it belonged to ?

I believe it was meant to be worn on some kind of leather strap.

Thank you again for your kind help.

Veteran

 

Edited June 16, 2016 by Veteran