Rev. Inscription, p r e s e n t e d b y t h e g o v e r n o r s o f g e o r g e
h e r i o t ’s h o s p i t a l t o t h e m o s t m e r i t o r i o u s o f t h e y o u t h s
w h o c o m p l e t e d t h e i r e d u c a t i o n i n t h a t i n s t i t u t i o n a n n o
18. . .
1-85.
MB. pewter.
A presentation medal of Heriot’s Hospital in Edinburgh.
George Heriot, born June 1563, was Court jeweller to James VI.
of Scotland, with whom he came to England. Having amassed
great wealth he founded the hospital in Edinburgh which bears
his name. The hospital was designed by Inigo Jones and was
not completed till 1649. Heriot died in Feb. 1624.
93. R i c h a r d S a c k v i l l e , E a r l o f D o r s e t . Died 1624.
Bust of the Earl of Dorset, three-quarters,'!., in rich dress
and stiff lace collar, his left hand holding the strings of his
doublet.
Rev. His arms, supporters, coronet, helmet, and crest ;
below, motto, t o v s i o v r l o y a l . (Ever loyal.) Leg. c l a b i s s im v s
D’ . RICHARD’ . SACKVILE BARO BVCKHVRSTLZE COMEa . DORCESTRLe.
(The most renowned Lord Richard Sackville, Baron of Buck-
hurst, Earl of Dorset.)
2-15 by 1-8.
MB. R . Unique ?
One of Simon Passe’s medals, stamped in imitation of
engraving.
Richard Sackville was third Earl of Dorset, grandson of the
memorable first Earl. He was born in 1589, became Earl of
Dorset in 1609, and married Anne, daughter of George
Clifford, Earl of Cumberland. He died without male issue in
1624.
94. U n c e r t a i n P o r t r a i t .
Male bust, three-quarters, I., head bare, in plain doublet and
ruff.
Rev. Arms, per chevron az. and vert, three doves volant arg.;
crest, in a chaplet vert, a dove proper; below, on scroll, motto,
v i n c e n t i d a b i t v r . (It shall be given to the winner.)
1‘55. Med. Hist. xx. 2.
MB. jR. , Unique ?
This is an engraved medal, and probably the work of Simon
Passe. In the Medallic History the arms and motto are said
to be those of the family of Vincent. Pinkerton was probably
misled by the motto. The arms are those of Dove of Camberwell,
granted 1572. (See Surrey Visitations, Harl. MSS. 5830,
fol. 108.) The modern style in which the arms are engraved
renders it doubtful whether they have any relation to the portrait,
and they may be merely those of a former possessor of
this medal.
95. J a m e s I. B a d g e .
Bust of James I., three-quarters, r., head bare, in rich armour,
stiff lace collar, and George of the Garter suspended to riband.
Leg. + i a c o b v s d g . m ag b r i t a . f r . e t . h i . r e x . - t - __
+ f i d e i d e f e n s o r . (James, by the grace of God, King of Great
Britain, France, and Ireland, Defender of the Faith.)
Rev. The ark, upon the sea; above, bright rays bursting
from clouds. Leg. + s t e t . s a lW s . i n . v n d i s . (May it stand
safe amid the waves.)
2-l by l -7. Med. Hist. xii. 12. Perry, ix. 1.
MB. M. Extremely rare.
This medal is cast. Its object is uncertain. It may have
been an honorary badge for any victorious naval commander, or
more probably a complimentary present to Court favourites, the
design symbolizing the state of the nation after the disturbances
occasioned by the Reformation. An original specimen of this
medal has not been met with.
96. J am e s I. B a d g e .
Bust of James I., three-quarters, r., hat decorated with
feathers, one side fastened up by a jewel, rich doublet, cloak,
falling lace collar, and George of the Garter suspended to riband.
Leg. + i a c o b v s . d . g . m ag , b r i t a . f r . e t . h i . r e x .