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Sir George Felbrigg – (late 1300’s – Aft. 1400)

    This brass rubbing is of Sir George Felbrigg who was one of the household esquires and knights of Edward II.  Sir George was appointed a Justice of the Peace for Suffolk (county) in 1389. He was also one of the Commissioners of Array to review the local militia.  After Thomas, Duke of Norfolk, was exiled in 1398, Sir George was named as one of the council to administer his affairs.  In 1399, Henry IV became King and Sir George Felbrigg was confirmed the annuities from the Crown previously granted to him by Richard II.  In his will he asked to be buried in the Church of Blessed Mary at Playford.

    His brass, found in the church at Playford, shows him standing upon a lion.  His armour is of the Camail & Jupon Period.  His sword belt is the fashionable type, with the hinged decorated plates, scabbards of both sword and dagger richly worked with Gothic tabernacles in relief.