The Great seal Of William Rufus. On Horseback.

£13.99

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Description

William II (Rufus) ruled England from 26 September 1087 till 2 August 1100 
Third son of William the conquerer he continued his family’s time on the English throne repulsing several Scottish invasions.
Due to unusual circumstances, he was killed after being hit by an arrow while out hunting. A simple accident? Or a deadly murder?
A stone placed in New Forest England marks the place upon where he was killed.

This replica of his seal shows William on his horse. with a spear in one hand and a shield in the other. 
The seal is around 8.5 cm in diameter. 
Our replica is taken from a cast of the original.
When it’s in your hand you really are touching history.