Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
The Virgin Mary; letter 'M'
Pilgrim badge of the Virgin Mary from an unknown shrine. This badge depicts a crowned letter ‘M’, which stood for Maria, Queen of Heaven. The crown is decorated with two acorns. The Virgin was thought of as a universal protector. Most churches had an image of the Virgin Mary as a focus for worship and some cult figures became pilgrimage sites, attracting visitors from beyond their local area. It is uncertain where this badge was produced – there were many cults of Our Lady in medieval England and abroad.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 90.244/2
- Object name:
- The Virgin Mary; letter 'M'
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 34 mm, W 27 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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