Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 1 - Argentum 4 February 2017
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World Medals, France, Admiral the Prince Louis-Alexandre de Bourbon, Comte de Toulouse (1678-1737), the Naval Engagement off Malaga, Copper Medal, 1704, struck c.1820, by R Gayrard and de Puymaurin, bare head right, rev Victory stands in antique galley stacked with trophies, 68mm (MI 268/68; MH, France 150). Very fine, rare.
Following the Capture of Gibraltar, Sir George Rooke chased the French fleet and the indecisive battle was fought on the 13th/24th August, 1704, with much loss to both sides. Louis de Bourbon, son of Louis XIV and his mistress Mme de Montespan, had been appointed Admiral at the age of 5 and was wounded at the siege of Namur when only 12. This medal was commissioned by the Comte d'Artois (later Charles X) to honour his ancestor. (120 - 150 GBP)
Following the Capture of Gibraltar, Sir George Rooke chased the French fleet and the indecisive battle was fought on the 13th/24th August, 1704, with much loss to both sides. Louis de Bourbon, son of Louis XIV and his mistress Mme de Montespan, had been appointed Admiral at the age of 5 and was wounded at the siege of Namur when only 12. This medal was commissioned by the Comte d'Artois (later Charles X) to honour his ancestor. (120 - 150 GBP)