Medieval Tin Pilgrim badge - 2 cm

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Medieval tin pilgrim badge depicting an ornamental Sanctus S, dating to ca. 1400, 2 cm high, 1.5 cm wide, 3 mm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of age and spotting; origin Netherlands with a regional link to Italy, acquired from Privécollectie in 1980.

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Rare pilgrim's badge.
A historical letter badge featuring the letter 'S', often dating from the 15th century (circa 1400-1450), is a tin brooch with an ornate 'S' Sanctus. This kind of badge was often worn as a devotional or modesty insignia.
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Era

Before 1400

Specific region of origin

Italie

Culture

Medieval

Century/timeframe

1350-1400

Acquired from

Private collection

Material

Tin

Year acquired

1980

Country of origin

Netherlands

Country acquired from

Netherlands

Height

2 cm

Previous owner acquired from

Private collection

Width

1.5 cm

Previous owner - year acquired

1980

Depth

3 mm

Previous owner - country acquired from

Netherlands

Condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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