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.
S7-Livery badge. Lion Passant
The crowned lion passant was used as a royal livery badge throughout much of the 14th and 15th centuries. The medieval wearer of this badge may well have wished to proclaim allegiance to their king, perhaps in times of unrest.
Original found in London.
14th-15th centuries.
29x26mm.
Original found in London.
14th-15th centuries.
29x26mm.
Price:
£6.00
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