Historical information

Previously owned by S. Carss (see back of badge).
Displayed at History House.

Physical description

Enamelled badge depicting a lighthouse with stylised light rays on left and right. Lighthouse is red on a royal blue field. This central shield shape is on a pale blue background, surrounded by a red border. A blue banner at base bears word "PREFECT".

Inscriptions & markings

Front: Portland/.Alte Vestica Oculis Prefect
Back: S. Carss (engraved roughly) Stokes/Melbourne (impressed, lower back)