WRR3BPPIN - Richard III Boar Pin Badge in Fine English Pewter. Imported from Europe.
Also available in a gold gilt finish (WRR3BGPIN)
This is a finely detailed pewter reproduction of Richard III's Boar Emblem supplied on a pin with clasp. The information on the card is about Richard III's reign and his white boar emblem.
Richard III's rule was only very short. He ruthlessly seized the crown and became King on 26 June 1483. On the 22 August 1485, he was struck down at the Battle of Bosworth, fighting Henry Tudor's army.
The white boar was Richard III's emblem during the War of the Roses. Many of his supporters wore a board badge to demonstrate their loyalty to the king. Precious metal badges were reserved for the King's most important and powerful allies.
Great for historical education - awesome way to get children interested in history or decorate your SCA, War of the Roses, Tudor or SCA period garb. Perfect for Roman history, Renaissance History, Medieval History. Dark Ages History. Medieval Military History, Renaissance Military History, Roman Military History, Dark Ages Military History, Gladiator History, Knight History.