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70/58
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Description
Plaque indicating insurance against fire. Issued by Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society, which was founded in 1797.
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 Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society, which was founded in 1797. This plaque, in gold and black, shows a figure of Justice with "NORWICH" above and “UNION” impressed on the panel below.
Physical description
1 insurance plaque: metal
Archival history
Victoria and Albert Museum No.: M.293.1924.
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