United Kingdom. A Siege Of Louisbourg And The Taking Of Cape Breton By Admiral Edward Boscawen Medal 1758 Auction Guy's mother sold family possessions

Guy's mother sold family possessions to make ends meet

comprising: Prussian General Service Medal

with a central winged cherub’s head above a scroll with a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUEN DIENST” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”)

the obverse with a center white enameled medallion with a Saxon crowned royal monogram painted on the obverse

edged on the top and bottom with dense woven silver braiding

United Kingdom. A Siege Of Louisbourg And The Taking Of Cape Breton By Admiral Edward Boscawen Medal 1758 Auction Guy's mother sold family possessionsIn bronze, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Admiral Edward Boscawen, surrounded by the inscription "ADMl. BOSCAWEN TOOK CAPE BRETON", reverse illustrating Louisbourg Harbour during the Siege of Louisbourg, with five ships in the harbour firing upon the town, inscribed "LOUISBOURG" above and "JUL 26 1758" below, exhibiting surface wear and bubbling on both sides, along with some pitting, fine. Footnote: The Siege of Louisbourg was a