2022/11/23 by Sawicki, Jakub
#FOS: History and archaeology #FOS: Humanities
paper · doi:10.25536/20220904
Material culture is often a conscious part of an identity of a given group. However, communities are not static entities. They are formed for shorter (i.e., travelling pilgrims distinguished by badges and staffs) or longer periods (guilds), and are susceptible to change. The paper will focus on how the ‘material expression’ of different urban communities can be related to archaeological finds. I will discuss ways of showing an affiliation: livery badges, probably worn by followers of a lord; lead miniature axes, used by supporters at tournaments or miniature crossbow badges attributed to marksman guilds; as well as other items typical of local fashion and lifestyle.