Code: 11172
This is a Tudor silver hat badge, dating to the 16th century. The back of the badge retains part of the original 'S' shaped pin, used to secure the jewel to a hat. These types of hooks are a characteristic category of Tudor dress accessory used to embellish the hats of high-status individuals and are discussed by Gaimster et al (2002: 169-173). See also SUR-C6DA03, YORYM-589235, SWYOR-C08232 and NMS-AA0079 for further types and discussion.
This is an excavated example from a private collection of Tudor period jewellery.
OBJECT: Hat Badge
CULTURE: Tudor
DATE: c. 1490 - 1590 A.D.
MATERIAL: Silver-gilt
SIZE: 18.31mm x 15.11mm x 8.48mm
WEIGHT: 3.51 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex-Private Collection, Wiltshire.