Large Medieval 'Thames' Walsingham Horn Pilgrim's Badge 14th-16th century A.D. A large lead-alloy pilgrim's badge in the form of a hunting horn, raised scrolling vines to one face, black-letter inscription to the other, possibly AVE MARIA or variation; suspension loop to one end; possibly once useable as a whistle; attributed to the shrine dedicated to the Virgin in Walsingham. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1856,0701.2137, for similar reading 'Walsingham'; cf. Mitchiner, M., Pilgrim and Secular Badges, Hawkins, 1986, items 25-27, for this type. 18.8 grams total, 82 mm (37.8 grams total, 80 x 58 mm including case) (3 1/4 in. (3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in.)). Found Thames foreshore at Cannon Street, London, UK. [No Reserve]