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First seal of the town of Southampton, early 13th century
First seal of the town of Southampton, early 13th century. On the sea, a single-masted ship under sail. It has a steering oar and a stern castle. Two crosses on the sail. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM . VILLE . SVTHAMTONIE'. The cast mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
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Object Details
| ID: | SEC0034 |
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| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Places: | Southampton |
| Date made: | early 13C; early 13C |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 6 mm x 67 mm |