SAINT HELENA MEDAL, 1857 model, bronze model, Second Empire. 34733
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SAINT HELENA MEDAL, 1857 model, bronze model, Second Empire. 34733
Obverse presenting the profile of Emperor Napoleon I, reverse bearing the inscription: "Campaigns from 1792 to 1815. To his companions of glory, his last thought, May 5, 1821," upper part in the shape of an imperial crown. Ribbon in green silk with very narrow vertical red stripes.
This bronze medal is worn on the lapel, suspended from a green and red ribbon with very narrow stripes measuring 21 mm wide. Due to the bronze patina, it is nicknamed "the chocolate medal."
Ø 31 mm.
Cardboard box with a lid covered in glossy white paper featuring the relief of the imperial Eagle and the inscription "To the companions of glory of Napoleon I - Decree of August 12, 1857."
France.
Second Empire.
Good condition, worn ribbon, box in very good condition.
NOTE:
Considered the first French "commemorative medal" for veterans of the campaigns of the First Empire, designed and created by the sculptor Désiré-Albert Barre.
It is estimated that about 405,000 soldiers of Napoleon's Grande Armée (French, Belgian, Danish, Irish, etc.) benefited from it. The figures are approximate due to the loss of archives in the fire at the Palace of the Legion of Honor during the Commune.
Obverse presenting the profile of Emperor Napoleon I, reverse bearing the inscription: "Campaigns from 1792 to 1815. To his companions of glory, his last thought, May 5, 1821," upper part in the shape of an imperial crown. Ribbon in green silk with very narrow vertical red stripes.
This bronze medal is worn on the lapel, suspended from a green and red ribbon with very narrow stripes measuring 21 mm wide. Due to the bronze patina, it is nicknamed "the chocolate medal."
Ø 31 mm.
Cardboard box with a lid covered in glossy white paper featuring the relief of the imperial Eagle and the inscription "To the companions of glory of Napoleon I - Decree of August 12, 1857."
France.
Second Empire.
Good condition, worn ribbon, box in very good condition.
NOTE:
Considered the first French "commemorative medal" for veterans of the campaigns of the First Empire, designed and created by the sculptor Désiré-Albert Barre.
It is estimated that about 405,000 soldiers of Napoleon's Grande Armée (French, Belgian, Danish, Irish, etc.) benefited from it. The figures are approximate due to the loss of archives in the fire at the Palace of the Legion of Honor during the Commune.
Reference :
34733
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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).