St Catherine Pilgrim Badge, Boxed With Brief Historical Descripition Reliquaries An example of the original

An example of the original seal which is double sided with an image or the Priory on the reverse is now in the British Museum

Small delicate white beads with silver Our father beads this beautiful rosary has a metal chalice symbol junction and small silver coloured crucifix

Overall length 4 inches

Dimensions: 156 x 234mm

Size: 12 Inches High x 7/8 to 1 Inch Diameter (Each)

St Catherine Pilgrim Badge, Boxed With Brief Historical Descripition Reliquaries An example of the originalSaint Catherine of Alexandria was one of the most popular of medieval saints. She was martyred in the 4th century for her Christian belief by order of the Emperor Maximinus. According to legend she was condemned to die on a wheel, but, at her touch, this instrument of torture was miraculously destroyed. She was then beheaded with a sword, after which her body was miraculously transported to mount Sinai, where later a church and monastery were built in