15th century A.D. A pewter retainer's badge in the form of sheaf of five arrows, three with triangular heads and two with blunt, target heads, the sheaf tied at centre with a belt; with a small descriptive card. See Spencer, Brian, Medieval Finds from Excavations in London - Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, Museum of London, 2010, no.293, for an almost identical piece; see Spencer, Brian, Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum Medieval Catalogue 2 - Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, S&SW Museum, 1990, no.249, for another; see Mitchiner, Michael, Pilgrim and Secular Badges, Hawkins, 1986, nos.970-971, for examples of other badges for Prince Arthur. 4.04 grams, 43 mm (1 3/4 in.). Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 4), Essex, UK. Arthur, Prince of Wales (1486-1502 A.D.) was the eldest son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York; he was married to Catherine of Aragon in 1502 A.D. as a means of achieving alliance with Spain, although she avowed that this marriage had not been consummated and she later married his younger brother, who became Henry VIII. [No Reserve]