People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: David, earl of Huntingdon (d.1219) (2)

Owner
David, earl of Huntingdon (d.1219)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Another single-sided seal of Earl David, depicting him on horseback to *sinister*, wearing armour, a long fringed surcoat and a cap-shaped helmet. He is holding a sword in his right hand, and has a shield charged with three *piles*, representing Huntingdon, on his left arm.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ DAVID COMITIS FRATRIS REGIS SCOCIE (“Seal of Earl David, brother of the king of Scotland”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
R/P/3/2
Notes
Dimensions: 2 9/16 in. diameter. SW I, p.40.