pilgrim sign of saint adrian geraardsbergen 15th century silvered bronze Viking sieraden en hangers It weighs 40 g

It weighs 40 g

A shirt as worn during the Renaissance period

it was an aristocratic weapon

The shape and size of the axe heads were adapted to their intended use

pilgrim sign of saint adrian geraardsbergen 15th century silvered bronze Viking sieraden en hangers It weighs 40 gThis pendant is modeled on a medieval pilgrim sign depicting Saint Adrian, who was considered the protector of soldiers, blacksmiths and messengers, and was also invoked as protection against the plague. The historic pilgrim sign comes from the abbey of Sint Adriaan in Geraardsbergen (Belgium) and dates from the period 1460 1480. Adrian of Nicomedia was a Roman soldier who was martyred for his Christian faith; his relics were transferred to