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1774-1784 Silk Rosette Political Badge King George III and Edmund Burke For Sale
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1774-1784 Silk Rosette Political Badge King George III and Edmund Burke:
$3200.00
1774-1784 Silk Rosette Political Badge KingGeorge III and Edmund Burke
This 5" x 6" multicolor silk rosette features embroidery that reads "ARD Cruger Burke". Enclosed in a custom brass frame, the back is engraved with the description: "Badges worn by supporters of Cruger and Burke during their election to the British Parliament under the reign of Geo. III between 1774 and 1784". Henry Cruger, Jr., an opponent of the Stamp Act of 1776, had strong connections to the colonies, particularly through his father who was a member of the New York assembly and city council. Representing Bristol, he was associated with the philosopher Edmund Burke, known as the founding figure of conservatism.
1774-1784 Silk Rosette Political Badge King George III and Edmund Burke $3200.00
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