People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Robert Bruce VI, earl of Carrick (d.1304) (1)

Owner
Robert Bruce VI, earl of Carrick (d.1304)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Depicts Robert on horseback to *sinister*, wearing chain mail, a surcoat and a helmet with a grated visor. He is carrying a sword in his right hand and a shield bearing arms of a saltire and *chief* hangs from his neck.
Image description (reverse)
A shield within a cusped panel, bearing arms of a saltire with curved limbs, and a *chief* charged with a lion *passant* *guardant* and perhaps crowned.
Legend (obverse)
S’ ROBERTI [DE BRVS] COMITIS DE CARRIK (“Seal of Robert [de] Bruce, earl of Carrick”).
Legend (reverse)
SIGILLVM ROBERTI DE [BRVS COMIT]IS DE CARRIK (“Seal of Robert [de] Bruce, earl of Carrick”).
Catalogue
P/Bru/4/1
Notes
In use c.1285. Dimensions: 2 5/8 in. diameter. SW II, p.263, nos.591-2.