Order of the Thistle, strange bronze “badge”

[Mark McM]

Hello all,

 

Just acquired this oddball piece.   A large size (61 mm) Order of the Thistle badge.  It’s nicely done in cast bronze and has significant age.  The question is: were they ever done in bronze for any reason?

[paul wood]

Nice looking piece, I suspect it is a society badge. For example the order of St Andrew is also the badge of the Scots Guards.

 

P

[paul wood]

Sorry I meant Thistle

[Mark McM]

Interesting observation Paul. It was acquired with a large collection of WWI British OSD badges.  I wondered if it might also be a Black Watch regimental piece.