Artemide Aste s.r.l.
Auction LII 26-27 Oct 2019
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Great Britain. Anne Stuart (1665-1714), queen of Great Britain. Medal 1708 for the capture of the Citadel of Lille. Eimer 435. AR. mm. 44.00 Inc. Croker. Good EF.
The Siege of Lille (12 August – 10 December 1708) was the salient operation of the 1708 campaign season during the War of the Spanish Succession. After an obstinate defence of 120 days, the French garrison surrendered the city and citadel of Lille, commanded by Marshal Boufflers, to the forces of the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene. With the victory, northern France was opened to new British military advances.
The Siege of Lille (12 August – 10 December 1708) was the salient operation of the 1708 campaign season during the War of the Spanish Succession. After an obstinate defence of 120 days, the French garrison surrendered the city and citadel of Lille, commanded by Marshal Boufflers, to the forces of the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene. With the victory, northern France was opened to new British military advances.