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pilgrim badge
Object Type
pilgrim badge
Museum number
1856,0701.2085
Description
This incomplete pilgrim badge represents St. Leonard of Noblat in chasuble with a length of chain hanging from his right hand and a crozier in his right.The head of the figure and the top of the crozier is missing. There is an inscription beneath the figure's feet.
Cultures/periods
Late Medieval
Production date
14th century
(circa)
Production place
Made in:
France
(?)
Made in:
England
(?)
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Barnes (London)
Materials
lead alloy
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Length:
3.30 millimetres
Width:
1.60 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
saint/martyr
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
St Leonard
Associated places
Associated with:
Sanctuaire de Saint-Léonard
(?)
Associated with:
St Leonard's Hospital
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Charles Roach Smith
Acquisition date
1856
Acquisition notes
Found July 24th 1844.
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1856,0701.2085