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Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 1.01 grams, 21 mm

Found East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, items 939-41.

The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD.
Lot No. 1881
8
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Including rosette, advancing beast and other types; pierced for attachment. 1.51 grams total, 12-17 mm

Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984.
Property of an Essex collector.
From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Exhibited at the Capital Gains Exhibition in the Museum of London, circa 1970s, opened by Michael Wood.

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with chamfered border. 0.61 grams, 18 mm

Found near Feltwell, Norfolk, UK.
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, items 939-41.

Including a medieval spur, an adze head, dress pins, brooch pins, a candle pricket and other items. 1.26 kg, 23.7 x 30.5 cm

From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Including octofoil with remains of blue and white enamel, openwork rosette star, star-shaped and other types; all with intact suspension loops. 72 grams total, 40-56 mm

Found East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Including heater, octofoil and other types, some with enamel to the heraldic design. 38.3 grams total, 35-42 mm

Found East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

With low-profile shield to one side and a scallop to the other. 32 grams, 49 mm

Found UK.
Property of a Worlingworth, Suffolk, UK, private collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

With lateral loops and low-profile cross and palm branch to one side, the other side with a raised pellet within concentric circles. 44.8 grams, 52 mm

Found UK.
Property of a Worlingworth, Suffolk, UK, private collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Lot No. 1888
5
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Lentoid-section hoop supporting an ellipsoid bezel with gusset to the rim, hatched bezel with reserved lozenge panel. 7.6 grams, 24.6 mm overall, 17.8 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14).

Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
Property of a Cheshire, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Lot No. 1889
5
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Discoid with rolled rim and repoussé heraldic design of opposed rampant lions. 1.42 grams, 22 mm

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Teardrop-shaped in profile with integral loop, reserved high-relief addorsed animals on a gilt field. 11.4 grams, 35 mm

Found East Anglia, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Large D-section hoop and narrow bezel with crowned Lombardic h. 5.22 grams, 27.24 mm overall, 22.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z 1/2, USA 12 1/2, Europe 29.43, Japan 28)

Found near Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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