constanius Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 486. MARQUIS OF GRANBY. 1759. Bust of the Marquis of Granby, r., hair short, in armour and riband across the breast. Leg. THE BRITISH HERO . THE MARQUIS OF GRANBY. Rev. A heart, crowned, within a wreath of laurel. 1759 Medal of John Manners 1721-1770. The Marquis of Granby. Hero of the Battle of Minden Aug. 1st 1759. Brass 27mm. MI 703/436. Rare. There are many pubs still named The Marquis of Granby. They were originally named so, partly due to his personal sponsorship of his disabled non-commissioned officers as publicans and also because of his public popularity as a war hero. He was also praised, not just by the british, but his enemies too for his heroism, one went so far as to commission a portrait of him. He lost his hair whilst young, but rather than wear a wig (fashionable at that time) he was proud of his baldness and even had his portraits painted with his pate bare, as he is portrayed on this medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Historical, interesting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Interesting info and medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.