result of the victory was the surrender of Cassel and other
towns, and a ready supply from a great extent of country.
After many dangers Ferdinand’s laurels flourished in the midst
of a fertile country, while fortresses laid their keys at his feet.
433. B a ttl e of M in d e n . 1 Aug. 1759.
Bust of Prince Ferdinand, r., hair tied behind, in armour,
mantle, riband and George of the Garter. Leg. f e r d : of .
brvnswick. On truncation, k ir k . (John Kirk.)
Rev. Prince Ferdinand, with his staff, commanding at the
battle of Minden. In the distance is seen the successful attack
upon the French intrenched position. Leg. protestants . r e -
IOICING. Ex. THE . FRENCH . BEATEN . AT . MINDEN MDCCLIX.
1’4. (See Woodcut.)
433. Battle of Minden.
MB. iR. M. Not uncommon.
Prince Ferdinand was brother to Charles, the reigning Duke
of Brunswick-Wolfenbiittel. He was elected a Knight of the
Garter 16 Aug. 1759, and was invested in his camp at Kroff-
dorff near Giessen, 17 Oct., in full view of the French army.
The moment represented is the great charge made against the
French centre, which had been weakened by detachments to
support the wings. Religious feelings were much excited
during this war, and the Protestants rejoiced greatly at this
victory over the French, their Roman Catholic adversaries.
434. B attl e of Min d e n . 1 Aug. 1759.
\ Prince Ferdinand on horseback, r., staff in his hand. Leg.
FERDINAND HERTZOG ZU BRUNSCHWEIG WOLFFENBUTTEL. (Ferdinand,
Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbiittel— )
Rev. The French fleeing before the allied troops. Leg. hat
d ie FRANZOSEN g eschlagen. (— has beaten the French.) Ex.
BEY minden aug . 1 . 1759. (At Minden, 1 Aug. 1759.)
1-65.
MB. brass. Rare.
A cheap memorial of the battle of Minden. This and the
following pieces relating to this battle were all executed in
England.
435. B a ttl e of M in d e n . 1 Aug. 1759.
Cavalry pursuing cavalry. Leg. t h e . f r en c h . totally .
DEFEATED. Ex. DODENHAUSEN..
Rev. Prince Ferdinand on horseback, I., his sword in his
hand; below is the view of a camp. Leg. by t h e brave
PRINCE FERDINAND. Ex. AUG . 1 . 1759.
•95.
MB. brass. Rare.
The battle of Minden was commenced by an attack upon
General Wangenheim’s strong position at the village of Dodenhausen
or Thornhausen.
436. Marquess of G ranby. 1759.
Bust of the Marquess of Granby, r., hair short, in armour
and riband across the breast. Leg. t h e Br it is h hero . t h e
MARQUIS OF GRANBY.
Rev. A heart, crowned, within a wreath of laurel.
1'05. (See Woodcut.)
MB. brass. Rare.