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Description: | Near complete copper-alloy medallion of post Medieval date, c.1615-1699, commemorating when Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange, was elected a Knight of the Garter on 4th February 1613 - such medallions were presumably worn by supporters. The medallion is oval and essentially flat, with some raised detail in the designs on both faces, especially the shoulder and face of the bust. The obverse carries a bust of Maurice seated right but with head turned to the front. Around the bust portrait is the inscription: MAVRITIVS.AVR.PRINC.COM.NASS.ET.MV.MAR.VE.FL.EQ.OR.PERISCELIDIS, which in unabbreviated form translates to Maurice, Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau and Meurs, Marquess of Vere and Flushing, Knight of the Order of the Garter. The reverse of the medallion carries the crest of the Order of the Garter with their motto inscribed around, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (Evil to Him who Evil Thinks). Other known copies of this medallion do not typically appear to carry a reverse design so this example is unusual in the regard. The medallion, which was presumably worn as a suspended pendant has a small semi-circular break along the margin of the upper edge where it was pierced for suspension.See PAS record NMS-E36274 for a uniface example giving further references to the history of such medallions.In addition to this also see: http://www.coinpeople.com/index.php?/topic/31049-maurice-prince-of-orange-1615/
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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