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great seal / Great Seal of Charles II

Wax impression of the Great Seal of Charles II, as used in England (broken), "as used in Ireland". Depicts uniformed man on horseback. Horse in full gallop, a hound runs beside the horse. There is a crowned harp to the back of the horse. Latin inscription "Carolus II. Dei Carta Magna Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defen...". Strung onto threading.;

Great Seal of Charles II


Object Number:
HH:1939.132.103


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NMI


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Place of production:
England


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