People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Patrick, earl of Dunbar (d.1232) (1)

Owner
Patrick (I), earl of Dunbar (d.1232)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
First seal; single-sided. The seal depicts the earl on horseback to *sinister*, wearing *mascled* armour and a conical helmet with nasal, and holding a long sword with a decorated blade in his right hand. A shield suspended from his neck bears arms of a lion *rampant*. The horse’s saddle-cloth is fringed with six pointed tags.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
+ SIGILLV COMI[TIS] PATRIC[II DE D]VMBAR (“Seal of Patrick, earl of Dunbar”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Dunb/3/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 5/8 in. (67 mm.) diameter. SW II, p.334. Durham 2804.