Medieval Tin Pilgrim badge - 23 mm
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Five medieval tin insignia from the Netherlands, dating 1325–1475, in excellent condition, each about 15–23 mm tall and 0.7–2.8 g, titled Draaginsignes, from the Gesink collection.
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5 Medieval insignia
From the 'Gesink collection' five insignia from the late Middle Ages. Shown in the book: 'Handbook for Metal Detector Seekers' from 2022. Page 264. ISBN: 978-90-830983-0-2.
Material: tin/lead.
Dating: 1325-1475
Height of the insignia: 15 to 23 mm. Weight 0.7 to 2.8 grams.
The two letter insignia and the heart insignia were found around 1993 in the submerged land of Nieuwlande. The crescent moon insignia with pin on the reverse comes from a soil dump from the inner city of 's-Hertogenbosch in 1994.
These insignia are extensively described by H.J.E. van Beuningen in the books: 'Holy and Profane' Rotterdam Papers.
5 Medieval insignia
From the 'Gesink collection' five insignia from the late Middle Ages. Shown in the book: 'Handbook for Metal Detector Seekers' from 2022. Page 264. ISBN: 978-90-830983-0-2.
Material: tin/lead.
Dating: 1325-1475
Height of the insignia: 15 to 23 mm. Weight 0.7 to 2.8 grams.
The two letter insignia and the heart insignia were found around 1993 in the submerged land of Nieuwlande. The crescent moon insignia with pin on the reverse comes from a soil dump from the inner city of 's-Hertogenbosch in 1994.
These insignia are extensively described by H.J.E. van Beuningen in the books: 'Holy and Profane' Rotterdam Papers.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Specific region of origin
Nederland
Weight
2.5 g
Culture
Medieval
Title additional information
Badge insignias
Century/timeframe
14e-15e eeuw
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
No. of items
5
Material
Tin
Year acquired
1993
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Height
23 mm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
23 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1993
Depth
1 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
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