pilgrim badge

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Object Type
Museum number: 1865,1220.100
Description: This pilgrim badge represents a St. Leonard of Noblat wearing episcopal robes and mitre and holding an elaborately decorated crozier in his left hand. His right hand is raised in benediction and supports a chain and manacles which hang alongside the figure. There is a pin on the reverse. This badge can be associated with St. Leonard's shrine in the town of St-Leonard-de-Noblat, France.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 15th century (circa)
Production place: Made in: France (?)
Findspot: Found/Acquired: London (England); Found/Acquired: Thames, River
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Length: 48 millimetres; Width: 23.50 millimetres
Location: Not on display
Subjects: cleric; saint/martyr; religious object
Associated names
Associated places: Associated with: Sanctuaire de Saint-Léonard
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1865
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: 1865,1220.100

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