Certificate of Honor for an Infantry Rifle awarded to Citizen Maréchal, by Bonaparte First Consul.
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Certificate of Honor for an Infantry Rifle awarded to Citizen Maréchal, by Bonaparte First Consul.
Certificate on vellum, in partially printed in-plano format with engraved letterhead: "In the Name of the French People, Certificate of Honor for Citizen Maréchal, rifleman, 96th Half-Brigade of the Line, Bonaparte First Consul of the Republic, based on the report of his distinguished conduct and remarkable bravery at the action that took place at Marengo, where this brave soldier, although hit by a gunshot, continued to fight with the greatest intrepidity until the moment when new wounds forced him to leave the battlefield. Awards to him, as a national reward, an honorary rifle.
He shall enjoy the prerogatives associated with the said reward according to the decree of 4 Nivose year 8. Given in Paris on the 27th vendémiaire in the ninth year of the French Republic." Embossed stamp, signed by the Minister of War, Secretary of State Hugues de Maret, and First Consul Bonaparte. Dimensions 35 cm x 43.5 cm.
Perfect condition. Handwritten mentions remaining very fresh.
Certificate on vellum, in partially printed in-plano format with engraved letterhead: "In the Name of the French People, Certificate of Honor for Citizen Maréchal, rifleman, 96th Half-Brigade of the Line, Bonaparte First Consul of the Republic, based on the report of his distinguished conduct and remarkable bravery at the action that took place at Marengo, where this brave soldier, although hit by a gunshot, continued to fight with the greatest intrepidity until the moment when new wounds forced him to leave the battlefield. Awards to him, as a national reward, an honorary rifle.
He shall enjoy the prerogatives associated with the said reward according to the decree of 4 Nivose year 8. Given in Paris on the 27th vendémiaire in the ninth year of the French Republic." Embossed stamp, signed by the Minister of War, Secretary of State Hugues de Maret, and First Consul Bonaparte. Dimensions 35 cm x 43.5 cm.
Perfect condition. Handwritten mentions remaining very fresh.
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).