Great Seal of Edward I

The Great Seal of Edward I was a formal emblem used to authenticate official documents and decrees during his reign. Typically, it featured a design of the king or symbolic elements representing authority, such as a crowned figure or shield, surrounded by inscriptions. This seal served as a signature, ensuring that documents truly came from the king and carried legal weight. It was an important symbol of royal power and legitimacy, used to ratify laws, treaties, and other official actions, and was kept secure to prevent forgery.