Edward Montagu

Edward Montagu, Lord Mandeville and 2nd Earl of Manchester (1602-1671), commander of Parliamentary Eastern Association army, oval gilt-silver Military Reward, 1643, by Thomas Rawlins, half-length armoured bust three-quarters left, sash around waist, his hair long and flowing, legend in script,"Pro Religione lege Rege et Parliamento", rev., the two Houses of Parliament with King and Speaker, wreath border around to both sides, 53 x 37mm (MI 310/139, illus.; Eim. 143B; Platt II, type H, pp. 334-35), integral suspension loop. Good very fine with an excellent portrait, very rare.

Platt notes three specimens, all in the British Museum.

Provenance: Ex. Bonhams Auction, 14 July, 2004 (lot 584)