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c1795 French Revolutionary Brass Seal Matrix - Compagnie des Arbaletriers

Seal Detail

A French military brass desk seal dating to c1795, the handle missing and socket remaining with tall integral collar with beaded banding to the upper rim, to an oval matrix, well engraved with a central depiction of an Arquebus weapon of war amidst crossed oak branches and outer inscription reading:

COMPne. DE NANTEUIL- LE-HAUDOIN, OISE

A seal relating to a military company of Arbaletriers from Nanteuil-le-Haudouin, a commune situated in the Oise region of France. 

Seal Specification

Height:  31mm

Diameter of matrix:  36mmx30mm 

Weight:  71g