Record ID: LON-CD3B93
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast lead alloy openwork monogram of Maria pilgrim badge dating to the 14th-15th century. The badge is in the shape of a Lombardic M with crown above. Similar badges are illustrated in Spencer (1998:156 fig.166-167b. The badge would probably have been circular on plan with a thin pelleted outer ring linked by larger pellets to a wider inner ring with pelleted inner and outer edge and the Lombardic M within. Spencer (1998:155) writes "One of the most popular badges of Our Lady was the Lombardic M with a crown above it, standing for Maria, Queen of Heaven. The M was the mo…
Created on: Friday 22nd June 2018
Last updated: Sunday 24th June 2018
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