People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Patrick of Dunbar, 8th earl of Dunbar, second seal

Owner
Patrick (IV), earl of Dunbar/March (d.1308)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
On horseback to sinister, in chain mail surcoat, flat-topped helmet, sword in right hand, shield suspended from neck bearing arms : A lion rampant. He wears a flat-topped helmet and thereon a crescent. The caparisons of his horse are of a chequered pattern, and cover all his body.
Image description (reverse)
An antique gem intaglio : A lion preying on a stag, with a star of six points above.
Legend (obverse)
SIGILLVM PATRICII COMITIS DE DVNBAR.
Legend (reverse)
IE SV SEL DE AMVR LELL
Catalogue
P/Dun/7/2
Notes
SW II, p.335