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1. The seal of Raymond du Puy.

This was found under the walls of Norwich castle. On the obverse is the Custos kneeling before a patriarchal cross, the legend being † Raimundus Custos Hospitalis Hierusalem. On the reverse is a church with three domes, doubtless intended for that of the Holy Sepulchre. The lower half shews the interior, with the tomb of our Lord. At the head is a cross, above is a lamp, and at the foot what is probably intended for a swinging censer. The legend is † Hospitale De Hierusalem. An account of this seal will be found in the “Archreological Journal,” vol. x., page 141.

2. A seal somewhat similar to the above, but of considerably later date. On the obverse a group of knights are kneeling before the cross, with the legend † Bulla Magistr et Conventus. On the reverse the church takes a Gothic form. The representation of our Lord is more distinct, but has the same adjuncts. The legend is † Hospitalis Jherusalem.

3. A seal of the priory of England, with the head of St. John the Baptist.

4. A seal of the priory of England, probably the first seal of that institution, early in the twelfth century.

5. A seal of the grand-priory of England, shewing the prior in the act of pronouncing the benediction.