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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