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1750 Death Medal of Maurice of Saxony France * Tin/Pewter * 56mm
1750 Death Medal of Maurice of Saxony France * Tin/Pewter * 56mm

1750 Death Medal of Maurice of Saxony France * Tin/Pewter * 56mm

$ 21.11

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Condition: Good
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Year: 1750

    Description

    1750
    Maurice of Saxony
    Death Medal
    56mm 43.67 grams
    Tin / Pewter / White Metal
    Obverse:
    His cuirassed bust left. "MAURIT SAXO GALL•MARESC GEN D•CURL ET SEM•"
    Reverse:
    View of his marble memorial.
    HERMANN MAURICE
    Hermann Maurice, Comte de Saxe (Maurice, Count of Saxony) (Moritz von Sachsen) (1696-1750), French marshal, was one of the greatest military commanders of the eighteenth century. Maurice was born at Goslar, an illegitimate son of August the Strong, King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, and the Countess Maria Aurora of Kõnigsmarck Saxe served with distinction against the Poles in the War of the Polish Succession and later in the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748). He won a spectacular victory over the Austrians at the Battle of Fontenoy. Further victories secured French control of the Austrian Netherlands. In 1747 Louis XV gave him the title of Marshal General of France. The title and victories over the Austrians are the events likely commemorated by this medal. In 1732 Saxe wrote a classic study of the art of war, Mes Réveries, which was published posthumously in 1757.
    Condition is good, typical wear, typical corrosion (see images). This item would make a nice addition to your collection.
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