People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Malise, earl of Strathearn (d.1271) (1)

Owner
Malise (II), earl of Strathearn (d.1271)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single sided seal (not obverse, as described by Stevenson and Wood), depicting the earl on horseback to *sinister*, wearing armour, a surcoat and a helmet. He is holding a sword in his right hand, slanting upwards behind his head, and a shield on his chest bears arms of two *chevronells*. His horse is covered with long *caparisons*, which (along with his surcoat) have the same arms as the shield. Below the horse is a *wyvern*. The background is covered with small *estoiles*.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ : MALISII : COMITIS ∙ DE ∙ STRATHERN (“Seal of Malise, earl of Strathearn”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Stra/3/1
Notes
Other features: beaded borders. Dimensions: 2 7/16 in. diameter. SW III, p.626. This seal also appears to have been used by Malise's successor, Earl Malise (d.1317).