Medieval Pewter Axe-Shaped Pilgrim's Badge with Heraldic Shield
14th-15th century A.D. Featuring an openwork socket and fan-shaped blade decorated in relief on both faces with geometric bands, a monogram and heraldic shield. For comparable examples, see Spencer, B., Pilgrims and Secular Badges, London, 1998, no.301.5.36 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.[No Reserve]
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14th-15th century A.D. Featuring an openwork socket and fan-shaped blade decorated in relief on both faces with geometric bands, a monogram and heraldic shield. For comparable examples, see Spencer, B., Pilgrims and Secular Badges, London, 1998, no.301.5.36 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.[No Reserve]