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Medieval Saint Edward the Confessor Pilgrim's Badge Medieval Saint Edward the Confessor Pilgrim's Badge Medieval Saint Edward the Confessor Pilgrim's Badge
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LOT 1272

Medieval Saint Edward the Confessor Pilgrim's Badge

CIRCA 11TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (2.9 grams, 26 mm).

A copper-alloy pilgrim's badge in the form of the letter E, in reference to Saint Edward; the upper face decorated with shallow recessed channels tracing the plan of the letter and openwork fleurs between the bars; recessed reverse; two perforations for attachment. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.

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LOT 1272

Medieval Saint Edward the Confessor Pilgrim's Badge

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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