by T Rawlins, the oval medallion with right facing crowned portrait bust of King Charles I with motto around, the reverse with full Royal arms within garter and crowned, with integral suspension loop (4.7cm high, 9g) Note: Various Stuart supports badges such as this were created from the 1660’s when Charles I was overthrown and latterly beheaded. Worn by supporters of the Stuart royal family they would have been hidden underclothing and a highly personal accessory. They were presumably only shown to other supporters or to back up a persons claim to be a supporter. Their use and significance took on a further role with the ousting of King James and the growing Jacobite cause.