People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Alan Stewart, son of Walter (d.1204) (2)

Owner
Alan Stewart, son of Walter (d.1204)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided second seal, depicting Alan on horseback to *sinister*, wearing armour, a surcoat and a cap-shaped helmet with a nasal, and carrying a broadsword and a shield bearing arms of, apparently, a *fess* *chequy*. The horse has a *poytrail* decorated with ball-shaped pendants, and a fringed saddle.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ ALANI FILII WALTERI (“Seal of Alan, son of Walter”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Stew/2/2
Notes
Dimensions: 2 1/8 in. diameter. SW III, p.600.