Secular Badges
Secular badges were popular in the medieval period as either lover’s tokens or livery badges. All of the badges below are accurate copies of surviving pewter artefacts. For information on the history of secular badges please refer to the ‘History’ section of the website.
N1-Badge of The Order of the Dragon
Although not strictly a replica as the design is taken from an early 15th century embroidered badge.
The order of the Dragon was an order of chivalry founded in the late 14th century by King Sigismund of Hungary to uphold Christianity against the Turks. On gaining admission, new members were given badges of the order which they could bestow on any person they thought worthy of membership. The most famous member of the order was Prince Vlad Dracul, the ‘Dracula’ of legend.
Taken from a 15th Century embroidered badge.
(Non ‘replica’ badge)
15th century.
55x38mm.
The order of the Dragon was an order of chivalry founded in the late 14th century by King Sigismund of Hungary to uphold Christianity against the Turks. On gaining admission, new members were given badges of the order which they could bestow on any person they thought worthy of membership. The most famous member of the order was Prince Vlad Dracul, the ‘Dracula’ of legend.
Taken from a 15th Century embroidered badge.
(Non ‘replica’ badge)
15th century.
55x38mm.
Price:
£6.00
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