GREAT BRITAIN. Gilt Silver Military Reward Medal, (ca. 1642). Charles I. VERY FINE.
Eimer-140; MI-I:114. Weight: 10.75 gms. Military reward. Cast medal showing half-length figure of Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, not dated but ca. 1642. Obverse legend: THE SWORD OF THE LORD AND OF GYDEON. Reverse: Two house of parliament, incuse legend IN THE MVLTITVDE OF COVNCELLORS THERE IS PEACE. Rings for suspension at 12 and 6 o'clock. Well made with full details on the bust, chased and gilt.
Estimate: $300.00- $500.00