Medal, commemorating defeat of rebellion of James, Duke of Monmouth and Archibald Earl of Argyle

These medals celebrate the defeat of the Earl of Argyll's rebellion against King James VII in 1685.

The medal on the right shows the heads and bodies of Argyll and the Duke of Monmouth after their execution as traitors. The medal on the left, awarded for naval and military service against the rebels, bears a portrait of King James VII (and II of England).

Argyll was defeated by a militia force raised by noblemen loyal to the King. Despite this, the King neglected the militia and tried to build up a powerful permanent army under his own direct control.

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Online ID:	000-180-002-316-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland
Date:	1685
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