Hare and Hound Medieval Badge, Boxed With Brief Historical Descripition

Hare and Hound Badge. 1375-1425. Depicting the popular country pursuit of hunting with a greyhound and the thrill of the chase. As the greyhound hunts by sight and not by smell, so, with some humour, the hare hides beneath so as not to be seen.

Height 4.5cm. With lapel pin fixing.