Badge of the Guild of Saint George in Breda

anoniem, c. 1500

At the centre of this civic guard badge is Saint George, who has killed a dragon with his lance. He was the patron saint of crossbowmen. He is flanked by two coats of arms: at left those of the Lords of Breda and on the right the arms of the town.

  • Artwork typedraagteken
  • Object numberBK-NM-11221
  • Dimensionsheight 7.5 cm x width 8.7 cm x thickness 2.0 cm x weight 119 gr
  • Physical characteristicsdeels verguld zilver, email