The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014

Lot 83

Elizabeth I

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £130

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Description

Elizabeth I, Naval Reward, 1588, a decorative restitutional uniface cast pewter Badge, c.1800, a copy of the famous Armada Jewels as awarded to Sir Francis Drake and Sir Francis Walsingham, bust right with ruff collar, coronet and wearing badge on chain, ELIZABETHA DG ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA, openwork border attached around, decorated with roses and fleurs-de-lis, 67mm x 48mm (cf MI 148/119; MH 11; cf. H & P pl. 28, 8; Farquhar p. 134 and plate facing). Very fine, the border lacks its lis-shaped suspension loop.

For a similar badge in silver see Baldwin Auction, 10 May, 2013 (lot 3002).