Charles Howard, seal of office, 1585-1619

Charles Howard, seal of office, 1585-1619. It depicts a two-decked man-of-war. The shield of arms of Howard is encircled by the garter on the mainsail. Inscription: 'SIGIL D'CAROLI HOWARD BARON DE EFFINGHAM (PREACL)ARI OR(DINIS GA)RTER(II . MIL)ITIS . MAG(NI) ADMIRALLI ANGLIAE . ET . CET'.The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0243
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Date made: late 16C; 1585-1619
People: Howard, Charles
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 10 mm x 123 mm