Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge with Cross with Square Borders

CIRCA 14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (5.90 grams, 26 mm).

Lozengiform body with fret detailing, five bosses (for the five wounds of Christ); stud to reverse. [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 927, for similar in circular format.

CONDITION

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