14thC Bronze Medieval Wax Seal - S. FRIS.BOF. IDI. ORDINIS. CRUCIFFERORV

Seal Detail

A bronze seal matrix, 14th century, of elliptical form, the reverse with central flat rib terminating in a shaped ring, the obverse engraved with the Agnus Dei with three symbols of the Passion; a pennant, lance and sponge, within a gothic inscription reading:

S. FRIS. BOF. IDI.ORDINIS. CRUCIFFERORV

The seal of Brother (Boniface?) of the Canons Regular of the Order of the Holy Cross (the "Crutched Friars").  In excellent condition.

Provenance: Sotheby's London, 22 February 1999, part-lot 7

Seal Specification

Height:  9mm

Diameter of matrix:  27mmx41mm 

Weight:  22g