Lot 625
JOHN CHURCHILL, DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH (1650-1722)
a uniface circular giltmetal roundel, perhaps a shoulder badge for his household livery at Blenheim Palace; armoured bust three-quarters left, with lace cravat and full wig, wearing Garter Collar and Badge and smaller Star of Order, IOH. D.G. S.R.I.PR.D.MARL.EXERC.ANGL.C.G., (John, by the Grace of God, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, Duke of Marlborough, Captain-General of the English Army), civic wreath border and lightly crimped edge; pierced at compass joints; 4.3" (11 cms) diameter
