World Medals, Netherlands, Maurice, Prince of Orange (1567-1585-1625), Knight of the Garter, cast bronze medal, by A. Rottermont (?), bust three-quarters r. with ruff collar and mantle over r. shoulder, legend in 2 lines around, rev. crowned arms of Prince Maurice within Garter, 53 x 43.5mm. (MI.205/39; vL.II, 87; Eimer 92), and a uniface bronze cast of the medal's obverse, 54.5 x 44mm., both about very fine (2)
This medal formed part of a series by Bloc that was made in 1577 and refer to the support William received in the Southern Netherlands (he had a triumphal entry into Brussels in September 1577).
(100-120 GBP)