Saxon & Medieval — Early Medieval; 13th century
St Andrew
Pilgrim badge of St Andrew, from his shrine at St Andrews in Scotland. This rectangular badge depicts the martyrdom by crucifixion of St Andrew. He was crucified at Patras in Greece but was said to have been tied to the cross, rather than nailed. . There are coils of rope around his wrists on this badge. St Andrew is often shown on an X-shaped or ‘saltire’ cross, as he is here. The saint is shown wearing a long belted robe. There is a stitching loop at each corner of the badge (the bottom right loop is missing), showing that it was sewn onto a pilgrim’s clothes or hat. There is a small cross patée in the centre of the top edge of the badge. St Andrew was particularly venerated in Scotland after some of his relics were moved from Patras to Fife in the 8th century.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 85.36/1
- Object name:
- St Andrew
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- Production date:
- Early Medieval; 13th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 32 mm, W 22 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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