Gladstone Prime Minister Liberal Party Irish Home Rule Movement Badge

A scarce original late Victorian circular gilt badge made in two parts and designed to resemble a coin, bearing a side profile of 'William Gladstone' and titled 'HOME RULE', the reverse with early style round buttonhole fitting stamped 'Registered' and the back attachment deeply impressed 'Weekly L & R One Penny' (Newspaper). Very good condition, minor wear to gilt on high points.
Diameter 24mm.

In 1885 Gladstone was converted to 'Home Rule For Ireland'.

Code: 62772