Cast and chased, and with ring for suspension. The reverse
is in imitation of engraving. It is not Simon’s work, and was
executed as a military reward during the time when Lord
Fairfax held the command recorded upon the reverse.
Ferdinand, second Lord Fairfax, horn 1584, succeeded his
father Thomas, first Lord, in 1640, was a member of the Long
Parliament, and was chosen one of the Committee to present
the Grand Eemonstrance to the King in 1641. On the eve of
the Civil War he was appointed to command the forces of the
North. In July, 1643, he was made Governor of Hull, which
he defended against Lord Newcastle. He commanded the
right centre at Marston Moor; but his brigade was completely
routed. In consequence of the Self-denying Ordinance Colonel
Poyntz took the command of Yorkshire, and Fairfax came
to London and resumed his duties in Parliament. He died
13 March, 1648.
126. L o ed F a ie fa x . G e n e e a l . 1643.
Bust of Lord Fairfax, full face, in plain falling collar, armour,
and scarf across the body.
126. Lord Fairfax. Military Reward.
Rev. Arms of Fairfax in garnished shield.
1'5 by '1‘05. (See Woodcut;)
MB. Ml. Extremely rare.
Cast and chased, in very high relief, and with ring for sus-
pension. Perhaps a military reward.
127. S i e W il l ia m W a l l e e . G e n e e a l . 1643.
Bust of Sir William Waller, three-quarters, r., hair long, in
falling lace collar and armour. Inner leg. the valiant Comander
Sir . William . Waller. Outer leg. on border. Should hear
both houses of parliamant for true Religion and subiects fredom
stand. Legends incuse.
Rev. The two Houses of Parliament with the King and
Speaker.
1'35 by 1'05. Med. Hist, xxiii. 7.
MB. JR. Hunter, ill. y e ry r a r e _
Cast and chased. The obverse is in high relief. A military
reward.
128. S i e W il l ia m W a l l e e . G e n e e a l . 1643.
Bust of Sir William Waller, three-quarters, I., hair long,
in plain falling collar and armour.
Rev. Inscription, Sr. W kt, within branches of palm.
•85 by '7. Med. Hist, xxxvi. 3.
MB. iR. Yery rare.
Cast and chased, and with four rings for suspension. A
military reward.
Waller, born at Knole in Kent in 1597, was educated at
Oxford, served in the German wars, was knighted in 1622,
and represented Andover in Parliament; he took an active part
against the King and the Church, and was appointed a general
by the Parliament. He was remarkable for the rapidity of
his victories and his defeats. He ultimately assisted in the
Restoration, and died 19 Sept. 1668.