St John the Baptist, Amiens Pilgrim Badge, Hand Cast In Lead Free Pewter & Boxed With A Brief Historical Descripition

The Cult of Saint John the Baptist, Amiens Pilgrim Badge. Supposedly part of the skull of John the Baptist was a relic at Amiens. The Latin motto translates to "Here is the head of John the Baptist". The badge shows the priest and two attendants as they draw back a cloth to reveal the face.

Height 4.5cm. With loops for stitching.