Electrotype seal

Electrotype seal die of Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618) as Governor of the Colony of Virginia. With the arms of Raleigh: Gules, five fusils conjoined in a bend argent with a martlet for difference. Supporters: Two wolves. A helmet with mantling. Crest: A stag. In the field, the date 1584, below on a scroll, the motto: 'AMORE . ET . VIRTUTE .' Legend: '*PROPRIA + TINSIHNIA + WALTERI + RELEGH + MILITIS + DOMINI + & GVBERNATORIS + VIRGINIAE & '. One of 600 numbered copies made by Crichtons. This is number 52.

Object Details

ID: HRA0055
Collection: Heraldry
Type: Electrotype seal
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Before 1904
People: Raleigh, Walter
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 56 mm