Record ID: SOM-0D8558
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead badge or decorative plate, possibly dating to the late post-medieval or modern period. It may be a livery badge, or connected to the military (probably prior to AD 1855). The badge is in the form of a cushioned crown with decorative banding at the base and a pellet border surrounding two fleurs-de-lis. In the centre of the headband there is a square containing an incised saltire cross with a single pellet centre. Above this, a line of three pellets with a grooved border leads to a motif atop the crown, possibly a rose, but now very worn. The edges of the badge…
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 18th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Glastonbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F74230
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2016 T826: Donated to the Museum of Somerset Description: Fragment of a silver gilt object. The fragment consists of a moulded hand holding, between thumb and forefinger, an arrow wrapped in cloth. Longitudinal incised lines at the wrist may represent a sleeve. The piece ends at the wrist in an old break. The back is flat and plain, the front convex. Extensive gilding remains on the front and back. Dimensions: The fragment is 15.4mm long, 14.6mm wide and 2.1mm thick; it weighs 1.48 grams. Discussion: Although not directly paralleled in the usual sources the form…
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Orchard Portman CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-F4EF37
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval cast copper alloy mount of probably 16th to 17th century date. The mount is in the form of a flowering plant with central stem growing from a section of branch or ground. The stem is topped by a five petalled flower with a large centre and narrow sepals projecting between the broader but still pointed petals. From each side of the stem, below the flower, projects a pointed oval leaf with prominent ribs. Below these leaves, again on each side of the stem, project small rounded buds or fruit, one clear, the other less well defined. The back of the badge is flat and p…
Created on: Tuesday 28th April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 30th April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stawell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-CBC676
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy badge or possibly mount in the shape of a boar standing facing right. The badge is worn but has an elaborately curled tail, part of a bristly ridge down the back, a pointed ear, a squared off snout with tusks and two legs shown. The front is slightly convex and the back flat but rough. Traces of white metal on the back may be the remains of solder for attaching the pin. It is 28.1mm long, 16.9mm wide and 3.4mm thick; it weighs 3.79 grams. The style is very similar to Late Medieval badges e.g. LEIC-A6C834 , YORYM-1716A4, NARC-F57226 and Treasure Annual Report 2000, …
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2012
Last updated: Friday 17th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Withycombe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-042F78
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy badge probably depicting the judgment of Solomon. The front is moulded to show Solomon seated on a throne under an arch flanked by unclear figures. In front are two kneeling figures sitting opposite each other, one holds a baby while the other pleads with Solomon. Another child is shown on the floor between the figures. The upper part of the badge is moulded to the shape of the arch and figures which the lower is rounded. The back is flat with the stub one central projection which may have formed a loop for attachment. It is 35.8mm long, 30.5mm wide 3.3mm thick, 3.9 …
Created on: Wednesday 25th July 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-B18D53
Object type: BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Late fifteenth/early sixteenth century silver-gilt bracteate stamped pilgrims badge. The badge is incomplete with only one corner and most of the centre surviving but was probably originally rectangular. The remaining corner has an irregular hole pierced through from the front, probably a sewing hole. The badge is decorated with an Annunciation scene showing Mary to the left kneeling at a prayer desk on which rests a book, to her right kneels the angel Gabriel with a lily growing from a pot between them. Behind the angel is an arched strip, probably a scroll inscribed A[V]E GRA. Th…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2011
Last updated: Monday 9th December 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston', grid reference and parish protected.