Lead pilgrim badge or token

Pilgrim badges were pinned or stitched to a pilgrim's clothing and were souvenirs of a visit to a popular shrine.  St Ninian's shrine at Whithorn was one of the most popular pilgrim destinations in Medieval Scotland.   Retangular leadplate with a full length portrait of a bishop and Lombardic script down both long edges.  The bishop holds a crozier in his left hand and the right hand is raised in blessing.  At his foot is a pascal lamb.  A pair of possible shackles by his left foot may associate the figure with St Ninian or St Leonard.
Object no :
WTAC009n
Collection :
The Medieval Church
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length 36mm, width 30mm
Materials :
lead
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
WIWMS Whit LD09.1
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
2 Fmedia2 F67732 F103

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