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LOT 1924

Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge

CIRCA 13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (0.81 grams, 24 mm).

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Suffolk, UK.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Literature

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

Footnotes

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.

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LOT 1924

Medieval Bronze Knight's Holy Sepulchre Badge

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

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