Protective-Charm

Protective-Charm

Object name: Protective-Charm
Date: 1850-1916
Dimensions:
30 x 25 x 3 mm
Medium: Copper alloy
Where associated:Europe, UK, London
Object number: LDCUM1916.001.109
DescriptionMedal with a suspension loop and surrounded by a scalloped frame. One side bears a figure of St George with the Dragon and the motto "S. Georigius Equitum Patronus"; the other design representing Christ stilling the tempest, with the motto, "In Tempestate Securitas". It would have been worn by sailors as a charm for safety in storms. Collected in London Docks.