Medieval Pilgrim Badges

RumAndChupacabras

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May 9, 2019

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Just read this and thought you might find it of interest.

Pilgrim badges, the most sought-after souvenirs of medieval Christianity--Aleteia

Just as we can't help but stop in a souvenir shop while on vacation in order to remember our trip, medieval Christians on pilgrimages to holy sites acquired “pilgrim badges” which they wore to commemorate their journeys.

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