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SINCONA British Collection - Teil 6
(Britische Gold- und Silbermedaillen)
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Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. Silver Medal 1597, 45.50 g. Battle of Turnhout. By G v. Bijlaer. The Belgic lion holding sword and arrows. SOLI . DEO HONOR . ET . GLORIA . Mintmark Rose. Rv. Inscription in eleven lines: ORDIN AVSPIC . PRIN MAVRI . DVCTV . HOSTE . AD . TVRNHOVTVM . CESO DECEM . OPIDIS . ET . TRIBVS . ARCIBVS . EXPVG . ET . TOTA . CISRHE . DITIONE PACATA . 1597. Plain edge. 50.8 mm. Eimer 68. MI i 167/154. van Loon I, 484,2. Saunders/Vanhoudt 1597-9. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.
The Battle of Turnhout took place on 24 January 1597 during the Eighty Years' War (1568 - 1648) between the Dutch Republic and Spain. It was a key victory for the Dutch and English forces, led by Prince Maurice of Nassau, against the Spanish troops commanded by Count Jean de Rie of Varax.
It was the first major field battle where Dutch cavalry dominated the Spanish, showcasing Maurice’s superior military tactics and led to the Spanish losing control of key towns in Brabant, helping pave the way for future Dutch victories.