Medieval 'Dentilled Cross' Harness Pendant
Copper-alloy, 8.76 grams, 43.76 mm. Circa 15th century AD. Of cast heater shield form with integral suspension loop. The main design as an incuse dentilled cross, with the original loop still in tact. Reference: Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, page 10, number 42 for an exactly similar example. Provenance: found Billericay, Essex. A good example with some original gilding remaining.