Robert Devereaux, 3rd Earl of Essex, (1591-1646), Captain-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Parliamentary army, silver-gilt military reward badge by Thomas Rawlins, 1642 oval, half length bust three quarters left,wearing armour and a wide lace collar and holding a sword, SX above head, legend in two lines 'Should hear both houses of parliament for true Religion and subjects freedom stand - Pro Religione Lege Rege et Parliamento, rev. engraved 'Earl of Essex Parliamy Gen', laurel wreath border, suspension loop above height 5.7 cm., Condition: Scored vertical lines to reverse Gilt worn on the edges of the reverse too