Lot 465
Charles I, Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex. Captain-General and Chief Commander of the Parliamentarian army.
British, Ancient & World Coins - Auction 132 | C26007
Auction: 12 October 2026, 10:30 BST
Description
Military Reward 1642, Cast Silver-Gilt Military Badge by T. Rawlins, dated 1642. Armoured half-length bust facing slightly left, holding sword in right hand; SX engraved above; all within ornate laurel and rose frame, ‘Should hear both houSes of parliamant For true Religion and Subiects fredom Stand’, Pro Religione · Lege · Rege · et Parliamento engraved around edge, rev. View of the Houses of Parliament: above, Charles I attending the House of Lords; House of Commons below, all within ornate laurel and rose frame. 38x55mm, 13.66gm. (MI 295/113; Eimer 140). Extremely Fine - field lightly chased, gilding intact, with original suspension loops. Very rare in this grade.
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