Great seal of Emperor Charles V
Red wax seal, on leather, mounted on triplex. Diameter: 9,5 cm. Text (not entirely legible): S. CAROL DG HISPANIARV Z VT SICILIE REG ARC AUSTRIE DVC BVRG BRABA COMIT FLAND THIRO. The emperor is seated enthroned under a canopy of state, holding up a sword, with 14 coats of arms around him
Ref. Vredius, Sigilla comitum Flandriae, p. 159. Grootzegel van Karel V. Karel (1500-1558) werd Koning van Spanje, Aartshertog van Oostenrijk, Hertog van Brabant en Graaf van Vlaanderen
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