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Carnival badge, Netherlands, 1325-1375, depicts a copulating couple framed by a small-tooth comb that was commonly used to comb out lice. It ironically alludes to the fact that brothel-goers often had to comb out their hair with a similar comb afterwards. From the book "Sieraad en devotie in middeleews vlaandreen" by Jos Kolderweij. Brass. Size 50 x 30 mm.

Medieval belt set, England, the end of 15th century, brown

Medieval belt set, England, the end of 15th century, black

Medieval badge "Tight purse" 5pcs

A crown medieval pilgrim badge 2 pcs in stock

Belt strapend, England, late 14 -early 15th c. 2 pcs

Pilgrim badge in the form of a pair of bishop's gloves. Associated with the cult of St Thomas Beckett, patron saint of politicians. The people of London accepted him as the co-patron saint of London with St Paul: both their images appeared on the seals of the city and the Lord Mayor. Also known as St Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London. Beckett was described by his contemporaries as intelligent, charming and authoritative. He was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his assassination in 1170. He is revered as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican community. He came into conflict with Henry II, king of England, over the rights and privileges of the chur...

Medieval ring brooch with blue enamel 1 pc

Medieval brooch "Tristan and Isolde"

Medieval brooch with blue enamel 1 pc

Cotton shirt with lacing M size

Medieval ring brooch with black enamel 1 pc

Swedish medieval belt 14-15 cent.

Medieval belt, England,14-15 cent, black

"S" Medieval belt, brown

The badge is a parody of a common medieval plot about a mysterious hidden garden holding some kind of secret. The plot of the 'Secret Rose' is transformed into a motif of growing phalluses like outlandish root vegetables. A woman is depicted with a shovel, stroking the "root vegetable" lying on the ground with her hand to make it "ripe". Indecent badges may contradict stereotypes of medieval prudery and fears of 'bodily sinfulness'. Meanwhile, images with explicit sexual connotations are found even in churches. And badges with erotic and satirical images were very popular. One of the hypotheses regarding these motifs is as follows: depictions of phalluses and vulvas were required to protect ...

Medieval badge "Rose and Sun". It depicts a heraldic rose, from which the sun's rays emanate from below. It is a heraldic badge of York, combining images of the key heraldic symbols of the York dynasty: the Rose and the Shining Sun. They could often be combined in accessories reflecting the loyalty of the York dynasty, such as a chain of knights made of roses and shining suns (see article "collar-york"). England, 15th century. Based on the book "Pilgrim souvenirs and Secular badges" by Brian Spencer. Size 30x35 mm.

Indecent badge, Netherlands, 1400-1450, depicts phalluses and vulvas growing in a garden. Relates to the satirical story of lust-obsessed people growing various genitalia in the garden. Based on the book "Sieraad en devotie in middeleews vlaandreen" by Jos Kolderweij. Brass. Size 20x30 mm.

A-shaped brooch with glass gems 1 pc

Medieval belt Florence. Italy 15 c., brown