© Albator (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Albator (CC BY-NC-SA)
Medal - British help on the Recapture of Prague Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine
1744 year| Bronze | 19.28 g | 41.5 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | › Medals |
| Year | 1744 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.28 g |
| Diameter | 41.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#363961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Battle scene
Script: Latin
Lettering: SUBSIDIO BRITANNIÆ / PRAGA RECAPTA NO 26 MDCCXLIV.
Engraver: John Kirk
Edge
Plain
Comment
Charles-Alexandre de Lorraine (1712-1780) was the fourth son of Leopold de Lorraine and Charlotte d'Orléans. Brother of Francis I of Austria, he was governor of the Austrian Netherlands until his death. Charles-Alexandre became Grand Master of the Catholic Teutonic Order on May 4, 1761.Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine invaded Prague with financial assistance from England.
