Hastings, common seal, early 14th century
Hastings, common seal, early 14th century. Two early fourteenth century ships in action. An early illustration of reef-bands carrying reef points. The vessels have short planking. One ship carries a bow banner of the Barons of the Cinque Ports and a stern banner with the lions of England. She also flies a three tailed pennon at the masthead. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM : COMMVNE BARONVM : DE HASTINGGIS'. The cast is painted red and mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC0089 |
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Type: | Seal cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
Places: | Hastings |
Date made: | early 14C; early 14C |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 10 mm x 83 mm |
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