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LOT 2231
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge of Saint George Slaying the Dragon
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (3.32 grams, 42 mm).
Low-relief openwork design with supine dragon trampled by the hooves of a destrier, with rider's leg and saddle, spear piercing the dragon's neck. [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 255, for mounted St. George in a roundel.
FootnotesSaint George and the Dragon pendants are seen as a symbol of protection and courage, representing the triumph of good over evil. Wearing it is believed to offer spiritual strength and serve as a reminder of faith in overcoming challenges.
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LOT 2231
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge of Saint George Slaying the Dragon
Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
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