Agnus Dei

Description

Pilgrim badge: Agnus Dei

Time period:1350-1400
Origin: England
Materials:Pewter
Product Dimensions:40mm

Further details:

Literally meaning ‘The Lamb of God’, after the phrase of John the Baptist upon meeting Christ: ‘Behold the Lamb of God who takest away the sins of the world.’ This was a badge unassociated with a specific shrine, instead being available at most shrines and represent religious belief and devotion.