Historical Medals

Charles XI of Sweden, Investiture as Knight of the Garter, 1671, a silver medal, unsigned [by J. Roettier], St George on horseback right, spearing dragon, rev. Garter decorated with two crowned monograms, Collar of the Order around, Star of the Order in centre, 44mm (MI I, 549/206; E 247; Delzanno p.870). Removed from a mount, surfaces scratched and tooled, otherwise very fine and toned, rare £100-£120