Slag bij Blenheim, ter ere van de hertog van Marlborough 1704

This silver medal, created by Georg Hautsch in 1704, commemorates the Battle of Blenheim, a significant victory for the Grand Alliance in the War of the Spanish Succession. The obverse depicts John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, who led the Allied forces, while the reverse showcases a dynamic scene of the battle itself. This medal exemplifies the tradition of commemorative medals, which were popular in the 18th century as a way to celebrate important historical events and figures.