FRANCE, Royal. Louis XV le Bien-Aimé (the Well-Beloved), 1715–1774. Medal 1758 (Bronze, 62 mm, 144.80 g, 12 h), on the Victory against England in Saint-Cast. By J. C. Roettiers. LUDOVICO XV. OPTIMO PRINCIPI / COMITIA ARMORICA Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Louis XV to right.
Rev. ANGLIS AB AGUILLONIO DUCE PROFLIGATIS• / AD SANTUM CATUODUM / M·DCC·LVIII· Laureate personification of Brittany holding a sword in her right hand, shield bearing the arms of Brittany at her feet; Mars, in armor, helmeted and holding a lightning bolt in his left hand; both hanging shields on a central palm tree. Minor marks, edge nicks and depoosits on the reverse
, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From an American collection of World medals.
The Battle of Saint-Cast, fought during the Seven Years' War, was a brutal clash on the French coast between British expeditionary forces and French defenders. On September 3, 1758, a British force of 10,000 men stormed ashore, aiming to strike a decisive blow. However, the French, led by the Duke of Aiguillon, mounted a fierce resistance. The British advance crumbled under relentless French counterattacks, forcing a chaotic retreat. With heavy casualties and a shattered offensive, the British were driven back to the sea, handing France a resounding victory.
