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Description: | A cast copper alloy 'pendant' seal matrix with a hexagonal stem with a single loop for suspension. The matrix is shield shaped and depicts a stag's head (facing) with a boxed cross between its antlers. The inscription reads LELSV. The stag and cross device is used in the heraldic arms of St Eustace and St Hubert of Leige, who saw a stag with a cross between its antlers while out hunting. St Eustace had visions of the same image. This is a generic seal matrix (therefore commonly available) rather than a personal one - during the 14th century the use of non-heraldic motif and personal legends became popular.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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