Medieval Bronze 'Mater Dei' Inscribed Buckle Ring, 14th-16th century. A flat-section hoop with dummy loop and tongue, reserved text to the outer face 'MATER+DEI+MEM[,,,]O' (Mother of God ...) 4.78 grams, 26 mm overall, 21.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25) (1").  Former property of an Essex UK collector; acquired in the 1980s.
 
ConditionVery fine condition.