GALLERIES - SEALS

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The oldest seal stamp of the Higher Court of German Law at Wawel Castle from the middle of the 14th century. It depicts the Eagle, the emblem of the Polish state
(APKr, Collection of metal seal stamps, ref. nr T 91)

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The seal of the town of Kleparz near Cracow, chartered by King Casimir the Great and incorporated into Cracow in 1794. The wax seal with the image of St. Florian, the patron saint of the city, after whom the city was also named 'Florence'
(APKr, Collection of loose seals, ref. nr 101)

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The double-sided ceremonial seal of King Casimir the Great, attached to a document issued by the King on 9 September 1336 at the request of the Councillors of the City of Cracow
(APKr, Collection of parchment documents, ref. nr Perg 20)

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A copy of the larger, 14th-century seal stamp of the City of Cracow, made of brass in 1896. It depicts the city walls with three towers. The patron saints of the city, St.Vaclaus and Stanislaus are standing on the two lower towers; in the open gate the figure of the wójt (under the foundation Charter the main city administrator) is kneeling at prayer. Above, there is the Polish Eagle; on both sides - the coats of arms of the Kujawy region. Reigning in the 14th century, the last kings of the Piast dynasty came from that region
(APKr, Collection of metal seal stamps, no ref. nr )