C. 15th century

A nice example of a pewter pilgrim badge, featuring three roundels in a triangular arrangement, linked by arches for sewing, and surmounted by two crosses. The three conjoined hosts each of which depict a scene:

The passion
The crucifixion
The ascension

In 1383, when the village of Wilsnack was burnt down, the parish priest claimed to have found three consecrated hosts, undamaged and marked with drops of blood, in the ruins of the church at Wilsnack, News of the miracles attributed to the bleeding hosts and the Holy blood attracted an influx of pilgrims.

Although slight chip to edge, it is intact with good detail and a nice example.

Ref: Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges by Mitchiner; pg 268.

Provenance: European Collection

Size: H: 38mm xW: 32mm