Historical information

Developed in England from 1667 after the Fire of London. Originally made of lead. Up to 1708 had the policy number on each plaque.

Physical description

.1 Black plaque, raised circle, gold border and lettering "British" in bottom, lion with paw on wheel depicting British Flag
.2 Black plaque, gold "sun"with face, number at bottom
.3 Black plaque, thistle in circle, "Caledonia" on banner
.4 Black plaque, Crown at top, clasped hand centre, number a base
.5 Black plaque, oval raised with fire inside, ribbon banner at top, number at bottom

Inscriptions & markings

.1 British
.2 Sun
.3 Caledonian
.4 Hand in Hand
.5 Salamander and Western