2nd seal of the town of Southampton, early 14th century

Obverse of the 2nd seal of the town of Southampton, early 14th century. On the sea, a single-masted ship, mainsail furled, a rudder, crow's nest and castles in the bow and stern. In the stern castle two trumpeters. In the field a crescent and two stars. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM :: COMVNITATIS : SVTHAMTONE::' The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0099
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Southampton
Date made: early 14C; early 14C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 17 mm x 85 mm
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