Northwestern Europe, England, Medieval, ca. 13th to 14th century CE. An array of 5 copper and leaded brass heraldic and livery badges and pendants that are each an escutcheon or armorial aristocracy. The largest is a 13th century Norman type shield, with suspension holes pierced into the tips, and the face is cast with a checkerboard pattern and incised border. The pendant with the same shape and pattern has a short tab for a now absent pendant bail, and the checkers contain a dark blue-black enamel inlay. The third one of this type is also a heraldic pendant, but a 14th century style with 3 bars embattled, likely the Lovell family crest. The last two contain animals - the narrow badge is soft and not easily discernable - likely a passant or rampart lion. The other is an armorial bearing of 3 passant lions that King Richard I adopted in late 12th century for the House of Plantagenet, which later became the unofficial royal arms of England, and a popular emblem today! Size of largest: 1.8" L x 1.5" W (4.6 cm x 3.8 cm); smallest: 0.85" L x 0.5" W (2.2 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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#158401

Loss to corner of largest as shown and slight bending of form. Surface abrasions and softening of details on all. Missing pendant loops and pin clasps. Green and dark patina throughout.