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St. George depicted on a pilgrim badge

This pilgrim badge depicts a mounted St. George killing the dragon to rescue Lady Una. It was probably purchased on the occasion of a pilgrimage to Windsor, where the relics of St. George, the patron saint of England, were venerated.

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