Admiral Robert Blake, Restitutional Medal

Admiral Robert Blake, Restitutional Medal
Admiral Robert Blake, Restitutional Medal

Admiral Robert Blake (1598-1657), “General of the Sea", 1649, a gilt-metal copy of the restitutional Medal by Stuart

Bust of Blake, turned almost full-face, wearing ruff collar and embroidered doublet, rev  a naval engagement with ships sinking, leaf border to both sides, 54.5 x 44mm (MI 401/31).
 
Very fine with suspension loop and ring.
 
Note    Seemingly manufactured as an electrotype and an impossible medal to buy in reality.  The image doesn't do justice to the gilding.   

£285.00