Reformation 500- Martin Luther's Seal

My husband received this gift this past summer.

 It has been propped up on the window sill.

I like how it is so delicately done

 and I love the symbolism 

of this tiny piece of stitchery.

The Luther seal or Luther rose 

is a widely recognized symbol for Lutheranism.

 It was the seal that was designed for Martin Luther 

 at the behest of John Frederick of Saxony in 1530, 

while Luther was staying at the Coburg Fortress
 during the Diet of Augsburg. 
Lazarus Spengler, to whom Luther
 wrote his interpretation, 

sent Luther a drawing of this seal. 

Luther saw it as a compendium or expression 

of his theology and faith, 

which he used to authorize his correspondence.

 Luther informed Philipp Melanchthon 

on September 15, 1530, 
that the Prince had personally 
visited him in the Coburg Fortress 
and presented him with a signet ring, 
presumably displaying the seal.

                                                       (Wikipedia)

I have tried to find the designer/creator

 on Facebook and on the internet

 and haven't been able 

to find any contact information.

 Maybe that will sow up with this blog post!!!