Product description
Small pins dating back to the early Middle Ages have been found throughout Europe, where people used them to secure headscarves or veils in the hair. During the High Gothic period, these pins became more widespread, used primarily to fasten tightly fitting head coverings.
This replica of a medieval veil pin originates from the Vadstena Monastery in southern Sweden, where a nun likely wore it. The pin's head is shaped like a three-leaf clover — a symbol Saint Patrick used, according to legend, to explain the Christian Trinity. The three leaves represent the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Made from brass, the medieval veil pin measures 6 cm long and 10 mm wide, based on the original historical find. The wire is 1 mm thick, giving the pin both strength and a delicate appearance.
