Description: 1654-FRANCE-LOUIS XIV-BATTLE OF ARRAS-BRONZE MEDAL. In 1654, the Spanish sieged the city of Arras in the north of France but were defeated by French reinforcements. The battle is famous as young Louis XIV's first military victory as king.The Battle of Arras, known at that time as the "Secours d'Arras" 'i.e. Arras Aid, fought on 25 August 1654, was a victory of a French army under Turenne against a Spanish army commanded by Don Ferdinand de Salis and the Prince de Conde. THE BRONZE MEDAL ENGRAVED BY JEAN MAUGER (OBVERSE) AND JEAN LE BLANC (REVERSE) IS 40 MM. IN DIAMETER AND IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION FOR ITS AGE AS SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS.
Price: 84.99 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2025-02-04T11:39:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.19 GBP
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Composition: Bronze
Region: European
Period: 18th Century
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
