MEL.835:2-2025
Parts
Object number
MEL.835:2-2025
Object type
Identification
Title
Medieval pilgrim badge 2/2
Description
2/2 pewter medieval pilgrim badge. The depiction on the badge links it firmly with pilgrimage to Eton College (founded by King Henry VI in 1440), and was dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Feast of the Assumption is 15 August; an occasion on which pilgrimage to Eton was popular.
Features
unlike its counterpart, this object is fairly complete, with only one section of shards missing on its border on the middle/bottom right and left corners. However the figure depicted isn't as clear to make out and the material has suffered discolouration over time.
Description
Content (description)
15th century pilgrim badge
Content (object)
Badge
Content (person)
Dimensions
height: 5cm
width: 5cm
width: 5cm
Materials & techniques note
robust metal
History and association
Associated person
Associated place
Eton College
Object history note
Purchased by Eton College in 1989 from A.H Baldwin & Sons for £600
The object was discovered during rennovations to Vintner's Hall in Central London
The object was discovered during rennovations to Vintner's Hall in Central London