People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Walter Stewart, son of Alan (d.1177)

Owner
Walter Stewart (I), son of Alan (d.1177)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting Walter on horseback to *sinister*. He wears armour, a conical helment, and a surcoat with a long skirt and a long maunch at the wrist; he carries a lance and a tall convex shield.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILLVM . WALTERI . FILII . ALANI . DAPIFERI REG (“Seal of Walter, son of Alan, the king’s steward”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Stew/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 ¾ in. diameter. SW III, p.600.