British Fire Office, London, U.K. [1799-1843] Cop

British Fire Office, London, U.K. [1799-1843] Copper. Round. Diameter 8. Lion facing left with paw on a shield bearing the Union Jack, all raised on a convexed center, surrounded by an offset band bearing the word BRITISH at its widest part near the bottom. Good condition with some red and gold paint visible,but with pieces missing from border at 12:00, 3:00, 7:00 and 10:00 where this specimen was affixed to a building. BU 725; Wright 30F; Addis 30E(v)-C