ArmourAndCastings - m73 "Dolphin" medieval pilgrim badge
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m73 "Dolphin" medieval pilgrim badge

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The badge shows a fish curled up in a ring and grabbing its tail. This is an image of a dolphin. It refers to the French heraldic badges worn by supporters of Charles V the Wise, who held the title of dauphin. This title was automatically granted to the next heir to the throne in the direct descending line immediately at birth, ascension to the throne of a parent or death of a previous dauphin, in contrast, for example, to the British title of heir to the throne of the Prince of Wales, which is always granted by the monarch and not necessarily immediately after birth.
The title has been known in France since the early Middle Ages. The coat of arms of the Count of Guig IV of Vienne depicted a dolphin (fr. dauphin), and the count was nicknamed "Le Dauphin". Then the title "Dauphin of Vienne", derived from this nickname, was inherited by the Counts of Vienne. Then the title passed to the Elder House of Burgundy, Count of Albon Guig VI (the line passed away in 1282). In 1349 the Dauphins of Vienne sold the title to the French crown to Philip VI with the condition that the heirs to the throne carry the title. The first dauphin of France (heir to the French crown) was the future king of France, Charles V, son of Jean II the Good. Subsequently, this title was worn by heirs to the throne who were direct descendants of the ruling kings (sons, grandsons, great-grandsons, direct descendants in the male line). It existed until 1830. France, XII-XIV centuries.
Based on the book "Pilgrim souvenirs and Secular badges" by Brian Spencer.
Brass cast. Size 30x25 mm.

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