Under hand and seal

Making your own medieval seal

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We all know the phrase “under hand and seal”. Seals signify something official and important, but also something secret. To this day, seals are used to certify documents like certificates or letters. The seal is a sort of signature for an individual or institution. Not everyone is authorised to use a seal, and this was no different in medieval times. In our tutorial you will learn how to make your own seal to use for your letters.