Medal commemorating the 1642 Declaration of Parliament

Medal commemorating the 1642 Declaration of Parliament (copy). Obverse: Ship in full sail, left, with flags of England. Reverse: The two Houses of Parliament with the King and Speaker. Legend: 'PRO : RELIGIONE : GREGE : ET : REGE.' (For religion, the people and the King.) A rose before and after the legend. The Parliamentary declaration of 19 May 1642 called upon the king to be advised by the wisdom of both houses of Parliament.

Object Details

ID: MEC1114
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Rawlins, Thomas
Date made: 1642
People: King Charles I; Rawlins, Thomas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 55 x 50 mm