Lot Essay
In 1438, Albert II became King of Poland and Bohemia as well as the Holy Roman Emperor. The badge is a later homage to this major Hapsburg ruler.
Details
AN OVAL GILT-BRONZE BADGE OF THE EMPEROR ALBERT II
AUSTRIAN, 17TH CENTURY
Inscribed 'ALBERTVS II D.G. ROM. IMP.SEM.AVGVST 1438', within a laurel leaf surround
2¾in. (7cm.) high
AUSTRIAN, 17TH CENTURY
Inscribed 'ALBERTVS II D.G. ROM. IMP.SEM.AVGVST 1438', within a laurel leaf surround
2¾in. (7cm.) high
Provenance
With David Peel, London, 1968