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 :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length 36mm, width 30mm
Materials :
lead
Location :
NA
Accession number :
WIWMS Whit LD09.1
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council