Thomas Beaufort, seal of office, 1418-26

Thomas Beaufort, seal of office, 1418-26. The smaller seal of the Admiral. It shows an early fifteenth century sailing vessel with stem binding of ropes round the planking under the fore-stage and rubbing pieces (fenders) on the hull. St George's flag is shown as a banner in the bow and a pennon on the mast-head. the Royal arms are placed on the sail and on a banner in the stern. Inscription ':: S :: THOME . DUCIS :: EXON . COMIT DORST ADMIRALL' : AGL :. ACQUT ET HIB'.

Object Details

ID: SEC1508
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1418-26; early 15C
People: Beaufort, Thomas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 8 mm x 62 mm