Record ID: SUR-EF4C2C
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a probable heraldic badge which depicts a lion going left. Only the forward part of the lion survives but the legs are missing. There is no sign of an attachment. Dating is uncertain but a 15th or 16th century date seems likely.
Created on: Monday 16th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 16th June 2014
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-857850
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver gilt badge or mount. The badge is in the form of a standing eagle with its wings spread (an eagle displayed) in releif. The feathers are indicated on the wings and body as rows of raised dots and lines. The wing tips and the tail have longitudinal grooves and ridges to indicate longer flight fatahers.The head of the bird is turned to the right and has a hooked beak. The feet and lower leags are not feathered and end in three toes on each. The tail extends to the right.There are four apertures defining the legs and the edges of the wings. The front face of the broo…
Created on: Thursday 6th March 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hilton', grid reference and parish protected.