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seal
;
seal-box
;
key
Object Type
seal
seal-box
key
Museum number
1983,1007.5
Description
Seal-matrix; Somaliland, reign of Elizabeth II; steel; Royal arms crowned within garter, flanked by initials above garlanded shield; tower; boat; anchor; two crossed spears; inscription in cartouche; legend; stamped on side; inscribed red leather box with two keys.
Production date
1952-1983
Production place
Made in:
England
Materials
steel
leather
metal
Technique
engraved
stamped
Dimensions
Diameter:
69 millimetres
(matrix)
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
anchor
heraldry
architecture
boat/ship
crown
arms/armour
Associated names
Named in inscription:
HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom
Associated places
Named in inscription:
Somaliland
Emblem of:
England
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sir Neville Leigh
Acquisition date
1983
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1983,1007.5