Early 15th century AD. A lead pilgrim's badge comprising an openwork scene of the beheading of St Alban, arboreal frame meeting above the scene of the martyrdom with his head tied to a branch and his body below, remaining detailing to the saint's robes, hair and face; remains of an attachment hook to reverse; accompanied by a card mount and a handwritten collector's ticket providing information about the saint and his martyrdom. Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim and Secular Badges, London, 1986, p.108, item 249, for type, dated 13th century onwards; cf. The British Museum, museum number 1871,0714.63, for a similar element; cf. Murdoch, T., Treasures & Trinkets Jewellery in London from pre-Roman times to the 1930s, MOLA, London, 1991, p.87, item 86, for very similar. 5.9 grams total including card, 52mm (2"). Property of a Hertfordshire lady; by inheritance; ex David Miller collection. Saint Alban was Britain’s first martyr, executed as a substitute for the priest Saint Amphibalus, who converted the Romano-British Legionary based at Verulamium. By wearing the priest’s cloak, Alban accepted Amphibalus’s fate and was taken to Holmhurst Hill where his head was tied to a tree and removed from his body. The absent portion of this badge likely depicted the standing executioner. [No Reserve] Condition Report Fair condition, in two parts, part absent.