German
Roundel with Coat of Arms of the Lords of Salmendingen, 17th century
Painted glass with metal, diameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)
This glass roundel, framed with metal, has what is likely the coat of arms of the Lords of Salmendingen painted at center. The shield is painted black and has three silver wolf-traps, or horizontal crescents facing downwards with a ring underneath, stacked in the center.
Spanish Chapel
Commentary
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