Owner Comments:
Middlesex Political & Social Series DH #1016d
Obverse: A square with "HONOR" trodden underfoot, "throne" turned upside down, FRA-NCE divided, RE|LI|GI|ON cut in pieces, "GLORY" defaced, "FIRE" in each corner, murder (i.e. daggers) on every side, and bloodshed all over, the legend A MAP OF FRANCE. 1793 split on the four sides.
Reverse: The legend MAY GREAT BRITAIN EVER REMAIN THE REVERSE in five lines radiated within a wreath of oak
Edge: Engrailed
Diesinker: William Mainwaring
Manufacturer: William Mainwaring
Rarity: Common
The map of France is shown as divided into factions and surrounded by daggers, with fire in every corner. Naked feet trample upon honor, the throne is turned upside down, religion has been hacked to pieces and glory being dimmed. The whole design represents the unhappy state of France in 1794 when Robespierre and his party were in control after overthrowing the Monarchy. The reverse contrasts the state of the two countries; surrounded by a wall of oak (her navy), the star of Bethlehem over the land and the wish that this happy state should continue.
Atkins: Not Local 98b
Heritage Sale, 14 August 2025