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Plaque indicating insurance against fire.Issued by the Norwich General Assurance Company, founded 1792, which joined Norwich Union 1821.
Fire insurance plaques are embossed metal signs, which were placed on the front of houses indicating they were insured against fire. This plaque was issued by the Norwich General Assurance Company, which was founded in 1792. The Association was a fire insurance company and joined Norwich Union in 1821. This plaque, in black, shows a castle and lion with “NORWICH” beneath, policy number 4708 impressed on the panel below.

1 insurance plaque: metal