Specifically, I’m talking about their signet rings, seals, etc.
Couldn’t someone just make a copy? Or make one that looks extremely similar?
Imagine “hacking” the king. You could start wars or do whatever you wanted just by getting a letter sent somewhere.
I understand it’s not as easy as it sounds and one would have to first obtain said seal or wax imprint from a letter or something but I’m surprised I’ve never heard of it being done.
EDIT: Anyone else now wanna see a movie get made about someone (or some team) pulling off a ‘heist’ like this?? Obviously set back in the olden days.
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There are several examples of official documents that are important parts of history that, on scientific examination, were found to have been tampered with and altered after the fact to push a certain narrative. I think that should tell you all you need to know.
I rather suspect that the security of the seals, etc were secondary and mostly ceremonial. The people carrying the messages were often trusted emissaries. Of course, that could and sometimes did backfire as well.
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