Maximillian II, seal of office, 1543

Maximillian II, seal of office, 1543. It depicts a sixteenth century sailing vessel, the shrouds set up by lanyards and dead-eyes. Inscription: '(SI)GILLV : MAXIMILIANI : A : BURGONDIA : D(OMINI : BE)VERIS : AC : VERIS : M(A)RIS : PREFECTI'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0245
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 16C; 1543
People: Maximilian II
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 12 mm x 93 mm
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