Medieval 'Thames' Pewter Lion Retainer's Badge

15th century A.D. Comprising a lion passant guardant wearing a crown, tongue protruding; remains of pin to reverse. Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, items 701-4.1.85 grams, 23 mm (7/8 in.). Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s and recorded with Museum of London. This form of badge was used by the Lancastrians in the Wars of the Roses. [No Reserve]