Medieval Pilgrim's Token of the True Cross

1” tall. Symmetrical form with the center expanded as a square. The back recessed for inclusion of a Holy Relic, such as a splinter of the true cross or hair of a saint. All items purchased are acco

16th-18th century AD. A bifacial cruciform pewter pendant with transverse loop, discoid lobes to the angles and arms; to one face the central figure of Madonna and infant Jesus, to the other face the

7th-10th Century AD. Gilt bronze, just under 1 3/4" height including the loop. Cross beam above center. Both beams flared to the terminals like the Maltese Cross. Rudimentary Corpus Christi deeply inc

7th-10th century. Bronze 1 1/2” height. Symmetrical, the beams expanding from the center. Rudimentary representation of the Corpus Christi. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a scared relic. Sold

7th-10th Century AD. Gilt bronze, just under 1 3/4" in height including the loop. Crossbeam above center. Both beams flared to the terminals like the Maltese Cross. Rudimentary Corpus Christi deeply i

7th-10th century. Bronze 1” height. Symmetrical, the beams expanding from the center. Niello inlay of a line cross within. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a sacred relic. Sold at sacred shrine

Under 1 1/8" height with centered cross beam and a square at the intersection. Each beam with incised medial and the square with indents at the corners. Carried by European pilgrims traveling to the H

Gilt bronze over 1" height. Centered cross beam. Both beams with slightly flared ends. The junction with a square deeply incised with a saltire. The beams with incised medals as well. The back of the

7th-10th century. Bronze 1 3/4” height. Symmetrical, the beams with trefoil terminals. Low relief depiction of the Corpus Christi in silhouette. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a scared relic.

7th-10th century. Bronze 1 5/8” height. Symmetrical, the beams with trefoil terminals. Low relief depiction of the Corpus Christi in detail. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a scared relic. Sol

Slightly under 1" height, symmetrical with square at the junction and incised cross motif. Carried by European Pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land to visit the land where Christ lived and died. Profes

1" tall, symmetrical with square at the junction and incised cross motif. Carried by European Pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land to visit the land where Christ lived and died. Professionally refurbis

7th-10th century. Bronze 1” height. Symmetrical with large square medial expansion. Incised cross with four dots at the joints. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a sacred relic. Sold at sacred s

7th-10th century. Bronze 7/8” height. Symmetrical with large square medial expansion. Reverse hollowed for the inclusion of a scared relic. Sold at shrines and sacred sites along the route to the Ho

Date: Circa 12th - 14th Century Material: lead Provenance: Obtained from an old British collection; Purchased from a private London collector, acquired between 1960-1990. Dimensions: 31x21mm; 7.7grams

Token of the True Cross 628 A.D. Constantinople clay 16mm During the 320s A.D, Helena, the mother of Constantine, a devout Christian, discovered what she believed was the "True Cross" in Jerusalem. Th

Silvered bronze. 3/4" height. Early symmetrical form with centered cross beam and expanded beam terminals. The back recessed for inclusion of a holy relic which was sealed in. Carried by European Pilg

14th-16th century AD. Group comprising: a 'Canterbury Bell' pewter pilgrim's token for St Thomas Becket being a small domed bell with shaft pierced for suspension, with a fragmentary badge for St Thom

Gilt bronze. Just over 1” height. Of symmetrical form with the center expanded as a square. The back recessed for inclusion of a Holy Relic, such as a splinter of the true cross or hair of a saint.

Gilt bronze. Just over 1” height. Of symmetrical form with the centered cross beam. The back recessed for inclusion of a Holy Relic, such as a splinter of the true cross or hair of a saint. Professi

Gilt bronze. Just over 1” height. Of symmetrical form with the centered cross beam. The back recessed for inclusion of a Holy Relic, such as a splinter of the true cross or hair of a saint. Professi

Early 19th century AD. A cast bronze cruciform pendant with low-relief design to both faces: obverse with scene of cavalry combat and winged angel above, 'CRVX / S / VDALRICI' (cross of St. Ulrich); r

A medieval period Coptic pilgrim flask. Saint Menas on one side, flanked by camels, and arms outstretched in blessing. A quincunx, representing a cross on left side, remains of cross on right side. Re

13th-14th century A.D. A hollow tin figure modelled in the round as St Thomas Becket in full robes holding a long cross in his left hand and with right arm raised in blessing; the head, right hand and