People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Malise, earl of Strathearn (d.1271) (counterseal 2)

Owner
Malise (II), earl of Strathearn (d.1271)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Second privy seal (not reverse, as described by Stevenson and Wood) of Malise, depicting a shield bearing arms of two *chevronells*, with a star on the *dexter* side of the shield and a crescent to *sinister*.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SECRET MALISII COMIT DE STRATH (“Privy seal of Malise, earl of Strath(earn)”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Stra/3/2C
Notes
Dimensions: 1 3/8 in. diameter. SW III, p.626.