pilgrim badge
- Museum number
- 2003,1008.1
- Description
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Pilgrim badge, represents St Nicholas whose shrines at Bari in Italy and at St Nicolas-de-Port in France attracted many pilgrims in the Middle Ages. A stictching loop at the back forms the method of attachment. The head of Saint Nicholas and his right hand, which was undoubtedly raised in benediction, are lost.
- Production date
- 15thC
- Dimensions
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Height: 13 millimetres
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Width: 15 millimetres
- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
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Exhibited:
2016 Oct – 2017 Feb, Spain, CaixaForum Madrid, Medieval Europe,
2017 Mar – Jun, Spain, CaixaForum Barcelona, Medieval Europe,
2017 Jul – Oct, Spain, CaixaForum Zaragoza, Medieval Europe.
2015 - 2016 11 Dec- 10 Apr, Australia, Brisbane, Queensland Museum, Medieval Europe, power and legacy.
- Condition
- Broken, Head of St Nicholas and right hand missing
- Acquisition date
- 2003
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 2003,1008.1
- Additional IDs
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Treasure/PAS number: 2002T109 (Treasure number)
