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Description: | An incomplete cast silver pilgrim badge of Medieval date. The badge is flat and in the form of a Lombardic letter T. The upper surface is smooth and has extensive scratches and striations that are probably the result of both production and subsequent wear. The exterior and interior edges of the badge are slightly uneven and crudely formed in places with visible tool marks, particularly on the interior. The back face of the badge has been left unevenly finished, pitted and lacks the smooth surface apparent on the front face. Visible on the back face are the remains of two small integral rivets positioned on either side of the badge that are square in section and would have enabled attachment perhaps to clothing. The badge measures 18.70mm in height, 15.24mm in width, 1.85mm in thickness, and weighs 2.82g.The use of the Lombardic letter T on a badge in this fashion suggests it is a pilgrim souvenir related to Canterbury and in particular Thomas Beckett. A similar silver pilgrim badge but employing a crowned Lombardic 'M' to denote devotion to the Virgin Mary is noted in the Treasure Annual Report 2003 (pp. 92, no. 131 (2003 T74)). Additionally, a near identical example is noted in Spencer, who associates the find with the Canterbury pilgrimages and St. Thomas (1998: pp. 121-122 no. 122). Both parallels indicate a 15th century AD date for the current example.The precious metal content of this badge fulfils the requirements of the Treasure Act in that it is greater than 10 %
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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