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LOT 2203
Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Christ on Crucifix
CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (5.94 grams, 62 mm).
Fragment of Calvary scene with florid terminals to the cross, placard with 'INRI' legend above head and spread arms of Corpus Christi; with pin. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.
Literature
Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, item 179, for a smaller example of the type with outer mounting ring.
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