Charles II, marriage to Catherine of Braganza, 1662, cast silver badge, rare

  

Charles II, marriage to Catherine of Braganza, 1662, cast silver badge, rare. 28 by 36 mm; apparently formed from two silver uniface plates, joined at the edges. Such badges were popularly worn by supporters of the monarchy at the time of the Restoration. VF+, integral loop, a typical crude cast.

Medallic Illustrations I 483/96, Eimer 225. The item "Charles II, marriage to Catherine of Braganza, 1662, cast silver badge, rare" is in sale since Thursday, May 27, 2021. This item is in the category "Coins\Historical Medals/Medallions\British\18th Century". The seller is "bermondseycoins" and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Period: 17th Century
• Theme: Royalty
• Country of Origin: Great Britain
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Region: British
• Composition: Silver