Mayoralty seal of London

This, London's second mayoralty seal, was officially adopted on 17 April 1381, replacing an earlier seal that was considered 'too small, rude and ancient, and unbecoming and derogatory from the honour of the City'. Like its predecessor it shows figures of St Paul (with a sword) and St Thomas Becket (in archbishop's robes). The new seal also includes two 'serjeants-at-arms' on either side; below is the shield of arms of the City (the first time these arms appear) with two lions; above is the Virgin and Child, flanked by angels. The inscription reads 'sigill: maioratus: civitatis: london' ('seal of the mayoralty of the city of London').