Medieval pewter Pilgrim's Badge with head - 17 mm (No reserve price)

Medieval pilgrim badges are small devotional objects that served as spiritual souvenirs for travelers visiting holy sites during the Middle Ages. Made commonly from pewter, a malleable alloy of tin, these badges were affordable and widely distributed, often bearing religious imagery or symbols associated with pilgrimage destinations. This particular badge, featuring a head motif, measures 17 mm and exemplifies the craftsmanship of medieval pewter work. Collectors and historians value such artifacts for their connection to medieval religious practices and the personal experiences of pilgrims. These badges also provide insight into medieval art styles and iconography, as well as the social and economic aspects of pilgrimage culture during that era.