Medieval Livery Badge (Late 14th–Early 15th Century)

WMA 6970

Medieval Livery Badge. A lead livery badge, cast in the form of a right‑facing two‑dimensional swan, standing with wings raised. Late 14th to early 15th century. Michael Mitchiner, Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, p.201. Brian Spencer, Salisbury Museum Medieval Catalogue, Part 2, p.106. Lincolnshire. 21 mm high × 16 mm wide. The swan badge was used in the 14th century by the Bohun family, one of whose heiresses (Mary de Bohun) married Henry IV. Although Mary died before his accession, Henry IV and Henry V continued to use the emblem, and badges of this type may have been produced as royalist badges during their reigns. A rare piece.

£275.00