BSG.CS.01397 — Cloth Seal, Dutch, Leiden, Dyers Seal

Found near Amsterdam, 28mm, 6.6g.

Ornate shield bearing crossed Keys, LEYDEN STAL.. around, all covered by several secondary stamps, a further crossed keys P S to sides, double-headed eagle, HE ligate // missing but imprint on rivet stub

The saltire keys is the most famous symbol of Leiden. The double-headed eagle displayed is connected with dying of the cloth.