Other Historic Medallions and Pendants

These are mostly historical amulets that don't fit into the other sections.

Hammer and Anvil #2026; The symbolism of the Hammer and Anvil is widespread. Here's a small Hammer and Anvil pendant done in the full round. It's about 1" tall including the suspension loop, and about 7/8" long. Done in silver, the price is $25, bronze is $12.

King Arthur Penny In early periods it was comon to wear coins as pendants. Here is a coin from the period of King Arthur. It is NOT a copy of an existing artifact, but a rendition of what might have been. The real king Arthur lived in the 5th to 6th centuries, just after the fall of the Roman Emprire. So here is a coin as the real Arthur Pendragon himself might have issued it, in late Roman style with Latin inscriptions. The inscription is ARTORIUS DUX BELLORUM BRIT(anniae), meaning "Arthur, War Lord of Britain". On reverse, The victrix winged female figure bearing palm frond and laurel wreath, personifying victory, was at that time gradually morphing into a christian image of an angel. MONS BADONIS refers to the Battle of Badon Hill, Arthurs greatest victory (circa 490). PCAM is the Roman style mint designation, standing for "Pecunia Camelot." In silver, with a soldered jump ring, $15, in copper $5.

Bear Claws Many cultures wore bear claws. The Vikings wore them as a sign of strength in battle. Other cultures wore them as a sign of skill in hunting. These are exceptionally nice castings, about 1 3/8" tall. In bronze only, $16.

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Sea Begger's Moon The Sea Begger's Moon comes from the Dutch War of Independence (1500's). When the occupying Spanish Catholic forces were pushing the Dutch into the sea (in their fishing vessels), they contemptuously referred to them as "Sea Beggers". The Dutch adopted the name as a rallying cry, and came back to force the Spanish out of Holland. I've been told that the inscription on one side reads "Give no quarter, take no quarter" and on the other, "Better dead than Papist". Some things never change. Cast in pewter it is $10.

Bergen Moon Many cultures wore images of the moon. Among the Vikings they seem most common among the eastern Swedish Vikings, but this one was found in Bergen, Norway. It is a copy of an early stone age pendant. Stone age pendants found in later years were widely worn, and used for amulets and charms in Northern Europe from the early Viking Age up until nearly modern times. They are roughly chipped out of carnelian, and the sizes and shapes will vary, but are mostly about 1 1/4“ long. They are strung with four other carnelian beads and are ready to wear. Imported from Sweden, the price is $9.

Greenman #7101; The Greenman, cast with nice detail about 1.7" high and 1" wide.
The prices is $35 in silver and $15 in bronze.

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Scythian Stag #3006; Scythian-style portrayal of the "King of the Forest".
It's about 1.65" long and .88" high. The price is $30 in silver, $15 in bronze.

Sythian Bear #5603; A nicely stylized image of a bear, about 1 1/2" high, and 1 1/4" wide.
The price is $35 in silver, $15 in bronze.

Stag Wheel #3103; A stag crowned with a solar wheel.
It's about 1 1/3" high and 3/4" wide. The price is $30 in silver, $15 in bronze.

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Stag-Pentagram #SSP-248; About 1.3" across, and nicely cast in silver for $20.

Seven Pointed Star #5501; Sometimes called the Elven Star,
it's about 1.6" high, 1.4" wide. The price is $25 in silver, $15 in bronze.

Winged Sekhmet #5322; Lion headed goddess of the fiery power of the sun, Defender of the world order, Goddess of War and Mistress of the demons of disease. About 1 1/2" tall, the price is $30 in silver, $15 in bronze.

Bes #5321; Bes, a happy god of the home and bedroom, protector of women and children, especially at childbirth. He is shown in usual guise with a feather crown, lion ears and tail, and confrontational posture. The pendant is just over 1 5/8" high and 3/4" wide.
$25 in silver and $15 in bronze.

Snake Labrys #5703; A snake Labrys, about 1.7" high, .8" wide. The price in silver is $(out of stock), in bronze $12.

Ordering

Shipping and handling is $6 per order (not per item) anywhere in the US. Standard shipping is by Priority Post, insured if warranted by the value of the order. This doesn't actually cover the cost in most cases, but it's easy to calculate, and is my way of saying "thank you". Shipping is available for most other parts of the world, but usually costs more. Email for a quote. Note; shipping to Canada can be very slow.

New York State residents should add sales tax.

Most folks use a credit card and the encrypted secure order form. If you prefer, you can FAX your order to 716-731-3715. I'll need the type of card (Discover, Visa, or Master Charge), card number and expiration date. If course I'll also need to know what you are buying, and where to send it. Please include your e-mail address.

If you don't have a FAX, you can call that same number, and if your timing is good just speak to me. No collect calls.

If instant gratification is unavailable, you can always send a Postal Money Order or check to:

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PO Box 326
Sanborn, NY 14132

The Postal Snail may be slow, but he's faithful and discreet. Checks may be held for clearance, so if you're in a hurry, use a money order.

Everything on the page should be on hand and ready to ship. However some items may be short supply, so if you are ordering by mail, you might want to e-mail first so that I can hold your item (ragnar@ragweedforge.com).

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