TREASURE - Medieval Silver Gilt Pilgrims Badge...

[CRUSADER]

This post is a combination of 2 solo hunts. Friday Cru'Dad tried for less than 3 hours a field that turned up nothing better than a couple of buttons & a modern padlock. Today I did 4 hours on a piece of set-a-side that's at the base of a hill near a Roman Site.

I had;
A Leather Mount
Jaw Harp
Nice Medieval French Jetton
My star find that I thought was a piece of molten silver until I clean it, turned out to be a High Status Medieval Silver-Gilt Pilgrims Badge of St George & the Dragon. (the dragon has broken of) This is a pretty rare find because most were made of Lead or Pewter.
See more info of a similar complete example;
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/521151

https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/635417

 

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[Tpmetal]

Im so jealous of your history over there....

 

[Jeff H]

Pretty darn cool find. Congrats.

 

[landmagnet]

Very interesting and rare find.

 

[Westfront]

Now thats a find, rare and especially when thinking the St. Georges cult become common in medieval times and is still in use! St. George is the patron saint for the firefighters here. The St. Georges cross became the flag of England, St. George is the patron of the hiker, field hands and the diggers so to me you can clearly say it's the patron of a metal detectorist too as long as you believe in that. But why are the good finds broken

 

[trapperart]

Congrats to you both on some nice finds

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Another great hunt, congratulations!

 

[CRUSADER]

THANKS ALL...

 

[etex]

Hey Cru,

Here's one I found in Essex about 5 years ago, was disclaimed, treasure report said 15th century silver Medieval figure of knight missing arms and feet with pose that represent St. George spearing the dragon, different that it was cast in round unlike pilgrim badges, reverse has remains of loop used for stitching or suspension, 18 mm width 9mm

 

[Blak bart]

I love the jetton !! Sweet finds as usual for you.

 

[Scrappy]

Very nice selection of finds Cru. The pilgrim badge is quite an awesome find. At first glance it looks like molten silver - nice save!

 

[CRUSADER]

Hey Cru,

Here's one I found in Essex about 5 years ago, was disclaimed, treasure report said 15th century silver View attachment 1411685 View attachment 1411686 Medieval figure of knight missing arms and feet with pose that represent St. George spearing the dragon, different that it was cast in round unlike pilgrim badges, reverse has remains of loop used for stitching or suspension, 18 mm width 9mm

Being cast in the round makes me think it's not a Pilgrim's Badge. The BM don't know it all & without the whole piece, I think they best guess. Although I don't have a better theory either!

 

[CRUSADER]

I love the jetton !! Sweet finds as usual for you.

Yeap, it's rarer to get these thicker earlier types. (It's a type I need as well)

 

[Argentium]

That's a super find ! With that big loop on the back , would that have been sewn on to a tunic or vest ? Banner material I woulx think !

 

[mooncusser]

wow...wow...my goodness thats awsome

 

[CRUSADER]

That's a super find ! With that big loop on the back , would that have been sewn on to a tunic or vest ? Banner material I woulx think !

I wonder if it was sewn onto a hat, but generally the pewter types were on the breast area.

If it were complete, it may have been banner worthy, but in my opinion its not quite there. Still, I came away thinking I had a slow day, until the clean up!

 

[Scrappy]

I wonder if it was sewn onto a hat, but generally the pewter types were on the breast area.

If it were complete, it may have been banner worthy, but in my opinion its not quite there. Still, I came away thinking I had a slow day, until the clean up!

Is there an acronym for finds during cleanup?

DCIWPS

During Cleanup I Was Pleasantly Surprised...

Lol. Great pin again

 

[CRUSADER]

UPDATE;

Its a long process but we are finally at the provisional valuation stage prior to the siting of the final valuation committee.

As a local Museum wishes to acquire it, they will pay us (50/50 with farmer) the final valuation, but for now its been valued at £60-80. Not a lot for a high statue piece, but it is what it is!

 

[A2coins]

great post you guys digving up an old museum lol thanks for the pics and sharing your finds

 

[Scrappy]

Woohoo!

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