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About this object

  • ID:

    80.154/1

  • Production date:

    Late Medieval; 14th century

  • Location:

    In Store

  • Part of a pilgrim badge from the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. This badge depicts the sword that was used to murder Thomas Becket. The sword, stained with Becket’s blood, was on display in the cathedral and was a very important relic. Badges depicting the sword became popular pilgrim souvenirs in the 14th and 15th centuries. Sometimes the sword was shown as if it was lying underneath a buckler (small, round shield), as in this example. The buckler has an openwork design and the tip of the sword can be seen at the base of the badge. A fragment of the sword’s quillons (cross-guard) survives at the top.  < ...Read more

  • Measurements

    DM 62 mm

  • Materials

    lead alloy

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-14

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

  • Related Group

    Medieval pilgrim souvenirs

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