Pilgrim Badges
Pilgrim badges were sold in the medieval period as souvenirs of pilgrimage. All of the badges below are accurate copies of surviving pewter artefacts. For information on the history of pilgrim badges please refer to the ‘History’ section of the website. Devotional badges are also included in this section.
P30-Saint George
The cult of Saint George achieved widespread popularity in the late middle ages and by the mid 14th century he had replaced St Edmund and Edward the Confessor as patron saint of England. Relics of St. George, including his heart, were kept at Windsor.
Historically, Saint George is thought to have been a soldier in the Roman army, where his Christian faith led to his death under the Emperor Diocletian. The popular legend in which Saint George slays the dragon and saves the Princess dates from around the 12th century and is symbolic of the victory of good over evil.
Late 14th cent.
29x28mm Saint George, mounted and in full armour slays the dragon.
Historically, Saint George is thought to have been a soldier in the Roman army, where his Christian faith led to his death under the Emperor Diocletian. The popular legend in which Saint George slays the dragon and saves the Princess dates from around the 12th century and is symbolic of the victory of good over evil.
Late 14th cent.
29x28mm Saint George, mounted and in full armour slays the dragon.
Price:
£6.00
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