739579 The Bosworth Crucifix by English School, (15th century); 58.5x28 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: The Battle of Bosworth (or Bosworth Field) was the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses, the civil war between the Houses of Lancaster and York that raged across England in the latter half of the 15th century. Fought on 22 August 1485, the battle was won by the Lancastrians. Found on Bosworth Field ca. 1778. The arms of the crucifix end in roundels which are decorated on the front with symbols of the four evangelists. From the spectator??? point of view these symbols are arranged as follows: at the top, an eagle, at the bottom a winged man, to the left a winged lion, and to the right a winged bull. The backs of these roundels display suns or stars with many rays which have been interpreted as Yorkist emblems; the sunburst badge of Edward IV and, by extension, of the house of York.); English, out of copyright.