British Medals, Anne, Battle of Almenara, copper medals (2), 1710, by J Croker, laureate bust of Anne left, rev. battle scene with cavalry charging, PVGNA EQVESTRIS, 47.5mm (MI 373/218; Eimer 445), very fine (2)
*ex Baldwin's vault
The medal is unusual in that it depicts the precise and decisive moment in the battle when General James Stanhope (1673-1721, later 1st Earl), seized the bridle of General Amezega's horse and strikes him with his sword, killing him.
(150-200 GBP)