Brooch

Brooch made out of iron with a copper-alloy shield attached which bears the coat of arms of the Earls of Lancaster. The brooch is an "M" or "B" shape depending on how the shield is turned.

This is a map, depicting the southwest corner of the medieval city of London, shows the location of Baynard's Castle and its dock where the brooch was found.

Three lions with a label of three points, each containing three fleurs-de-lis.

This manuscript depicts Mary at the foot of the cross where Jesus was crucified. She is seen with a brooch fastening her cloak together. From BL, Additional Ms 50001, f. 22

Detail of King Solomon reading a book and wearing a brooch. Compared to the Virgin Mary in Figure 1, King Solomon's brooch is much less ornate, which was consistent with the idea that men wore less ornate and elaborate brooches then women. From BL,…