Issue to commemorate the capture of Prague by Austrian troops led by Duke Charles Alexander of Lorraine, 20 November 1744. Charles of Lorraine was able to capture Prague thanks to British financial support.
Medal by J. Kirk (London)
Obverse: Duke Charles of Lorraine on horseback, holding sword in his right hand, facing left, in the background panorama of the city, MDCCXLIV in exerque
CAR LOR PR PERFIDORUM VINDET
Reverse: a panorama of Prague, besieged by Austrian troops, showing large number of buildings, in the foreground cavalry army, PRAGA RECAPTA / NO 26 MDCCXLIV in exerque
SUBSIDIO BRITANNIAE
Diameter 42 mm, weight 13.99 g
