Badges

Medieval badge, Holland. Size 43 x 33 mm

Crowned Lion - most likely - a general symbol of loyalty to the Crown and the State. England, 15 c.Badges were used by medieval pilgrims as souvenirs from the holy places which they had attended, as tangible proves of attendance such a holy place. Each place of cult had it's own badges so seeing a pilgrim wearing certain badges one could name the places which this pilgrim had visited. Also, so called secular badges existed which could belong to an authority or a noble who gave these badges to his/her courtiers, srevants, supporters and so on. Badges commemorating a major event existed, too.

Medieval Badge. St.Adrian - a sign of pilgrimage to Geraardsbergen in Flanders where a shrine in his name was located. Almost all Adrian badges have been found in the delta area of Zeeland, Holland. There too, Adrian must have been a particularly beloved saint. 1425-75. May be worn as pendant due to an eyelet on the top. Size 65 x 35 mm

A-badge. Possibly symbolized the initial letter of 'Ave Maria' prayer. England, 14-15 c. Important: Most cast items are not in stock and will be produced exactly for you in 10 days term. Gilted Items could be in production up to 20 days.

Important: Most cast items are not in stock and will be produced exactly for you in 10 days term. Gilted Items could be in production up to 20 days.

Custom medieval clothing "Gloves" badge

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Medieval M-shaped Badge with a crown above. M-badges symbolized St. Mary, Queen of Heaven. England, late 14- early 15 c.From the book "Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges." Badges were used by medieval pilgrims as souvenirs from the holy places which they had attended, as tangible proves of attendance such a holy place, as remedies with miraculous properties. Each place of cult had it's own badges so seeing a pilgrim wearing certain badges one could name the places which this pilgrim had visited. Also, so called secular badges existed which could belong to an authority or a noble who gave these badges to his/her courtiers, srevants, supporters and so on. Badges commemorating a major event existed, too. Size 35 x 30 mm Important: Most cast items are not in stock and will be produced exactly for you in 10 days term. Gilted Items could be in production up to 20 days. 

Custom medieval clothing "Rose" badge

Medieval Badge. St. Andrew. He was highly regarded in medieval Europe, England and especially Scotland. 1450-1500. Size 53 x 37 mm Important: Most cast items are not in stock and will be produced exactly for you in 10 days term. Gilted Items could be in production up to 20 days.

Important: Most cast items are not in stock and will be produced exactly for you in 10 days term. Gilted Items could be in production up to 20 days.

A crown. England, 1420. This badge possibly symbolized the cult of the St.Edward the Confessor, buried in Westminster Abbey. From the book "Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges."Badges were used by medieval pilgrims as souvenirs from the holy places which they had attended, as tangible proves of attendance such a holy place. Each place of cult had it's own badges so seeing a pilgrim wearing certain badges one could name the places which this pilgrim had visited. Also, so called secular badges existed which could belong to an authority or a noble who gave these badges to his/her courtiers, srevants, supporters and so on. Badges commemorating a major event existed, too. Size 35 x 32 mm Important: Most cast items are not in stock and will be produced exactly for you in 10 days term. Gilted Items could be in production up to 20 days.

Custom medieval clothing badge "Girl with tambourine"

Custom medieval clothing badge "Glove and falcon"

Custom medieval clothing indecent badge

Obscene Badge, Holland.

Bundle of arrows tied in the middle - a badge of Arthure, Prince of Wales (1486-1502) who was the son of Catherine of Aragon to whom the Pomegranate Branch Badge belonged.Badges were used by medieval pilgrims as souvenirs from the holy places which they had attended, as tangible proves of attendance such a holy place. Each place of cult had it's own badges so seeing a pilgrim wearing certain badges one could name the places which this pilgrim had visited. Also, so called secular badges existed which could belong to an authority or a noble who gave these badges to his/her courtiers, srevants, supporters and so on. Badges commemorating a major event existed, too. Size 60 x 35 m

Custom medieval knight badge "Archer"

Custom medieval knight badge "Seamen"

Medieval Badge. Agnus Dei - the symbol of Christ and His Resurrection. England, 14c. Size 60 x 60 mm Important: Most cast items are not in stock and will be produced exactly for you in 10 days term. Gilted Items could be in production up to 20 days.