During pilgrimages across Europe hundreds of years ago, medieval Christians were known to carry decorative pendants, or pilgrim’s badges, to signify their progress and protect them from danger.

The back is decorated with a crucifix design. The medieval church encouraged pilgrimage and pilgrims wanted to benefit from the power of the saints. This badge is evidence of a community of ...

A "pilgrim badge" from the Middle Ages featuring the design of a basilisk — a fearsome mythological creature akin to a dragon — has been discovered in southeast Poland. Such finds are rare and ...