Annunication Our Lady of Walsingham, Boxed With Brief Historical Descripition

The originator of this badge certainly had a good eye for a clever design. Flanked by two eagles is the annunciation lily pot, above which is a crown. The whole composition forms a crowned letter M for Mary, with the crown signifying the Virgin’s position as Queen of Heaven.

Origin and Date: This example was found in Salisbury, and dates from the 15th century.
Size: Width 20mm x Height 30mm
A pair of eagles flanking the annunciation lily pot; above all, a crown.
Fixing / Fastener: Pin and Clutch