Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 34 12 Jun 2019
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Commemorative Medals, George III, the King's recovery from illness, gold and enamel badge, 1789, crowned G III R cypher, within open wreath, REGI AMATO REDVCI – VIVAT – MART X MDCCLXXXIX, 35.75mm., of hollow, slightly convex construction, with plain reverse, small suspension loop, with section of thin blue silk ribbon attached, in old maroon leather case, a superb example without damage, mint state and very rare
These badges come in two varieties of which this carries the date of 10 March, 1789, the day Parliament presented addresses of congratulation to the King. The Royal Collection archives believe the badges to have been commissioned by Queen Charlotte for presentation to individual courtiers who would have worn them at Court or at the Service for Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral. The second variety is slightly larger, undated and has the legend LONG LIVE THE KING.
(800-1200 GBP)
These badges come in two varieties of which this carries the date of 10 March, 1789, the day Parliament presented addresses of congratulation to the King. The Royal Collection archives believe the badges to have been commissioned by Queen Charlotte for presentation to individual courtiers who would have worn them at Court or at the Service for Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral. The second variety is slightly larger, undated and has the legend LONG LIVE THE KING.
(800-1200 GBP)