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Seal

Posted on March 30, 2015 Updated on July 23, 2015

• The seal impression and matrix date from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I
• Depicts a death’s head with the inscription N R Memeto Mori (remember that you will die)
• Seals ensured documents were safe and official
  

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