People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Walter Stewart, earl of Menteith (d.c.1293)

Owner
Walter Stewart, earl of Menteith (d.c.1293)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting a shield bearing arms of a *fess* *chequy* with a *label* of five points in *chief*. There is an *increscent* at the top of the shield, and three small sprigs of foliage or half fleur-de-lys on either side.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
S’ WALTERI SENESCALLI COM’T’ DE MENETET (“Seal of Walter Stewart, earl of Menteith”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Stew/6
Notes
Other features: beaded borders. Dimensions: 1 9/16 in. diameter. SW III, p.601.