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Description: | A cast, copper alloy, medieval horse harness pendant, dating from 1200-1400AD. It is shield shaped and carries the device of the Royal Arms of England, being three golden lions passant guardant on a red ground. The ground is of red enamel and the device and the edges of the mount are gilded. Most of the gilding and enamel remain in place. There is a suspension loop in the centre of the upper edge, set at right angles to the body of the mount. It is 42.5mm long, 28.5mm wide and 4.6mm thick. It weighs10.03gm. Similar heraldic pendants are illustrated in London Museum Medieval Catalogue Number 7, plate XVIII.
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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