Stock No. 2363	Battle of Malplaquet. 31 Aug. 1709
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Silver medal. Bust of Queen Anne (left), crowned, hair entwined with pearls, love-lock on the right shoulder, in embroidered gown with straps on the shoulder, collar, George and star of the Garter; a bow of pearls with a brooch on the left shoulder fastens a mantle, which passes behind. Legend: "ANNA.D:G.MAG:BRI:FR:ET.HIB:REG." Below, I.C. (for John Croker). Reverse: French entrenchments in a wood attacked: above, Victory flying with two large laurel wreaths. Legend: "CONCORDIA.ET.VIRTUTE. (By unanimity and valour.) Exergue: "GALLIS.AD. TAISNIERE.DEVICTIS.AVG:XXXI.MDCCIX." (The french defeated at Taisnieres, 31 Aug. 1709.) "Medallic Illustrations", Vol. II, page 359/197. In order to attack Mons, the Allies, led by Marlborough, were forced to pass the strong lines which the French, led by Villars, had formed from Mons to the Sambre. Marlborough out-manoeuvred the French and passed their lines. However, while Marlborough was waiting for reinforcements, the French strongly entrenched themselves. After a very sanguinary battle, in which Villars was wounded, the French were routed. The unanimity and valour of the generals and troops of the Allies were never more conspicuous than on this day. Maker :- John Croker

Condition :-Extremely fine, light tone
Circa :- 1709	.
Size :- 1.85 inches (47mm)

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