I believe the lion and unicorn were used in a seal by Henry VIII.  I recall
seeing that motif used at Hampton Court.

Or perhaps the banner used on the trumpet was the cross of St. George.  (I
watched the "Windsor Days" series, part 2, on PBS tonight.  Isn't English
pageantry grand?)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Cabell" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 8:01 AM
Subject: [VA-HIST] Seal of England ca. Jamestowne


I continue to bounce between the VSS Shenandoah and The Trumpeter of
Jamestowne.  At the moment, I have a Jamestowne question.

Traditionally, a trumpeter had a small (2x2 ft) banner attached to the
trumpet, usually the seal of the municipality or country in which he blew.
I think it appropro that The Trumpeter of Jamestowne had such attached to
his trumpet.

My question is did the seal of Great Britain in 1607 look like the one we
know today?  Rampant Lion on the left and unicorn on the right, crown on
top, "Dieu et mon droit" inscribed beneath?

Maybe there was no official seal, although I seem to recall that Henry VIII
had some sort of seal.  If not, can you point me toward an image of what
might have been in use.  A single lion perhaps?  Or maybe even a company
seal?

Randy Cabell

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