France, Exposition Universelle, 1867, silver medal, by H. Ponscarme, reverse cartouche with die-struck naming Son Exc. Lord Cowley, 68mm, extremely fine Henry Richard Charles Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley, KG, GCB, PC (1804-84) was the son of the Duke of Wellington’s youngest brother. His mother Charlotte (née Cadogan) scandalously eloped with Henry Paget, later to become the Marquess of Anglesey, in 1809. Known as The Lord Cowley from 1847, he served with distinction as British Ambassador to France during the turbulent period 1852-67 and was closely involved with negotiations to end the Crimean War.

Estimate: 150 - 250