1642 (c) Royalist silver badge 40mm MI 360/231 E167b VF

Obverse: Bust of Charles I, draped and wearing a lace collar.

Reverse: Royal Arms, crowned, within Garter.

Precise date of manufacture uncertain.

By T Rawlins.

Medals or badges like this were awarded to or commissioned by supporters of the King when the conflict with Parliament arose.

Originally with loop for suspension at both ends; subsequently pierced.

Silver

40mm

Platt Type E, page 171.