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Description: | A copper-alloy worn harness pendant of medieval circa 14th century date. The pendant is lozenge shaped, and it has a suspension loop set at right angles to the plane of the pendant. It measures 54.90mm in length and 46.91mm in width.
Double-sided heraldic devices are present on this lozenge-shaped heraldic pendant. These have been identified by Edward Martin (SCCAS).
Side 1 bears, sideways, 3 lions passant guardant on a red enamelled background. The lions are rather worn and no trace of gilding survives on them, but presumably they were and the arms are those of the kings of England (Gules, 3 lions passant guardant or).
Side 2 bears a plain red-enamelled cross on a metalled background (no surviving silvering or gilding). This presumably is the cross of St George and therefore also represents England. St George became recognised as the patron saint of England by the end of the 14th century and this may be an important early example (? c.1300-1320) showing the linkage between St George and England. | Subjects: | heraldic | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Minter, Faye - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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