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LOT 2266
Medieval Pewter Archangel Michael Standing Over Prostrate Dragon Pilgrim's Badge
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (4.69 grams, 30 mm).
Ellipsoid type with low-relief image of winged archangel advancing with sword raised and shield held forward, one foot resting on a supine dragon; stud to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
LiteratureCf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, item 873, for type.
FootnotesRevelation 12:7-12 Michael Defeats the Dragon ‘Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.’
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LOT 2266
Medieval Pewter Archangel Michael Standing Over Prostrate Dragon Pilgrim's Badge
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