A hand brand, used in England to mark felons and deserters from 1642 to 1649. (800×1202) by GaGator43
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Ghost_of_Syd on January 4, 2026 6:26 pm In the 1700s, England stopped being so nice to their criminals and just started hanging them all (the “[Bloody Code](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Code)”).
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In the 1700s, England stopped being so nice to their criminals and just started hanging them all (the “[Bloody Code](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Code)”).
can we bring this back for pickpockets and thieves?
Did they use this on the back of the hand?