Medieval Pewter Pilgrim's Badge of Archbishop Thomas Becket

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14th-15th century A.D. Comprising the facing bust of Thomas Becket wearing his mitre and with flanking tracery, a carinated ring with reserved legend 'SANCTVS' (holy, saint) and a pin to the reverse. Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, item 114. 5.28 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.). From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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