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Plaque indicating insurance against fire. Issued by Guardian Assurance Company, founded in 1821, which joined the Royal Exchange Group in 1968.
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 Guardian Assurance Company, which was founded in 1821. The Association was a general insurance company and joined the Royal Exchange Group in 1968. This plaque, in black and red, shows Athene, with “GUARDIAN” impressed on a panel below.

1 insurance plaque: metal