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Description: | A Medieval cast copper alloy heraldic stud, probably of late 13th or 14th century in date. The stud has a shield shaped head with a straight top and convex sides which meet in a point at the bottom. The shield is decorated with an eagle that is spreading its wings and looking left. There are traces of white or yellow enamel in areas of the eagle with red enamel around the beak and feet. The integral circular shank projects from the reverse, slightly off centre to the right. The stud has a dark green patina on the face and a brown patina on the reverse. It has a length of 30.02mm, width 25.00mm, thickness 2.35mm, weight 9.69g. Similar studs are SWYOR-443407, SWYOR-595206 and SF10715
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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