People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Gilbert de Umfraville, earl of Angus (d.1307)

Owner
Gilbert de Umfraville, earl of Angus (d.1307)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting a shield of arms of a *cinquefoil* within an *orle* of eight crosses *pattée*.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
S’ GIL’B’TI ∙ D ∙ VFRAVILL’ ∙ COMES ∙ D’ ANGO’ (“Seal of Gilbert de Umfraville, earl of Angus”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Umfr/1
Notes
Other features: beaded borders. Dimensions: 1 in. diameter. SW III, p.635. The small size of the seal and its armorial nature suggests that it may in fact have been Gilbert’s counter- or privy seal.