Medieval Thames Pewter Virgin and Child Pilgrim's Badge
Circa 14th-15th century A.D. The pair shown in openwork between the horns of a pearled crescent moon, the Virgin crowned and holding a fleur-de-lys sceptre; partial remains of pin to reverse. Cf. Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, MOLA, London, 2010, pp.149-150, fig.155, for type.2.12 grams, 2.2 cm (7/8 in.). Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.[No Reserve]
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Circa 14th-15th century A.D. The pair shown in openwork between the horns of a pearled crescent moon, the Virgin crowned and holding a fleur-de-lys sceptre; partial remains of pin to reverse. Cf. Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, MOLA, London, 2010, pp.149-150, fig.155, for type.2.12 grams, 2.2 cm (7/8 in.). Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.[No Reserve]