People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Walter Stewart, son of Alan (d.1241)

Owner
Walter Stewart (II), son of Alan (d.1241)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal of Walter Stewart, son of Walter (d.1241), depicting him on horseback to *sinister*, wearing armour, a surcoat and a cap-shaped helmet with nasal; he is carrying a broadsword and a shield bearing arms of a *fess* *chequy*. The horse has a *poytrail* decorated with ball-shaped pendants, and a fringed saddle.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ WALTERI ∙ FILII ∙ ALANI (“Seal of Walter, son of Alan”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Stew/3/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 1/8 in. diameter. SW III, p.600.