Jean Mauger; Louis XIV (1638-1715); Raising of the Siege of Guise 1650; ca. 1702; bronze; 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.); The Guise Castle has a turbulent history of ownership between the English; Spanish; and French. Although the majority of its history was spent under the control of the French; there was a constant threat from Spaniards eager to obtain the castle. This medal celebrates France's victory over Spain in 1650; when Spain launched its final attempt to capture the castle; largely under the leadership of the Duke of Lorraine; a loyal ally to Louis XIV. Accepting the credit for the victory; however; Louis XIV integrated this moment into his uniform series to illustrate France's continued triumph over Spain.