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Obverse. The same style as the ‘Bretigny’ seal, but with important differences. The quintuple canopy is much more elaborate, the outermost canopies having an upper storey. In canopy above central niche, a half-length figure of Christ; in immediate lateral canopies, dext. the Virgin and Child (Wyon says a king with sceptre), sin. an archbishop. The shields bear quarterly FRANCE (Modern) and ENGLAND. Instead of birds on trees above the shields, a bunch of roses. The watchmen stand with maces under smaller canopies. The outer border of the legend is enriched with small roses.