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.
S31-Longbowman Badge
The original from which this badge is copied was found in Canterbury, while a number of similar badges have been found in London and in Europe. The badge is likely to relate to the high esteem in which archery was held at this time, both as a pastime and as a fearsome weapon of war.
Original found in Canterbury.
14th – Early 15th century.
26x44mm A longbowman dressed in 14th century clothing.
Original found in Canterbury.
14th – Early 15th century.
26x44mm A longbowman dressed in 14th century clothing.
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£6.00
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