Stralsund, seal of the town, circa 1250

Stralsund, seal of the town, circa 1250. It depicts a mid thirteenth century sailing vessel with rudder and straightened stern-post. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM : CIVITATIS : STRALESSVNDIS'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0018
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Stralsund
Date made: ca.1250; ca.1250
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 7 mm x 98 mm