17 Thomas Becket

How old?: 1350-1500

Finding place: Rotterdam, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Nieuwlande, Veere, Heijst

Place of provenance: Canterbury (England)

Details: h.:62mm w.: 27mm

Meaning: English saint, bishop of Cartenbury. He was murdered by knights of king of England Henry II in 1170. Pilgrim badge from Cartenbury. Very popular badge, many different patterns were found; not only badges but also ampoules for water. (first ampoule  from Cartenbury comes from year 1170!) This pattern is a replica of finding from Rotterdam from years 1350-1400.

 Available made of pewter and brass.