Christ’s Hospital, Nautical School Badge, 1673, a uniface silver repoussé plate after J. Roettiers, standing figures of Arithmetic, Geometry and Astronomy encouraging a Bluecoat boy, fleet behind, AVSPICIO, etc., 81mm, 28.97gm (MI 557/218; E 252; Grimshaw 1). Very fine and toned, unpierced, an excellent example (£60-80)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector.

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Designed to be worn by boys at the school, founded by Charles II in 1672