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October Medals & Militaria Auction (#578) 27/10/2023 10:30 AM CEST Closed

Starts Ending 27/10/2023 10:30 AM CEST

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Lot 7 A 19th century bronze French St Helena Medal. Instituted in 1857 by Napoleon III, it became France’s first campaign medal. It commemorates participation in the campaigns of the late 18th and early 19th century, under the command of Napoleon I. Approximately 305,000 French veterans, and 55,000 foreign veterans were eligible for the award. Made in bronze, with the Imperial French crown and the bust of Napoleon I. A suspension ring is fixed above the crown for attaching a ribbon (ribbon now ab

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Lot closed - Winning bid:N/A
Estimate: £30 - £40

 

  • A 19th century bronze French St Helena Medal.
 Instituted in 1857 by Napoleon III, it became France’s first campaign medal.
 It commemorates participation in the campaigns of the late 18th and early 19th century, under the command of Napoleon I.
 Approxim
  • A 19th century bronze French St Helena Medal.
 Instituted in 1857 by Napoleon III, it became France’s first campaign medal.
 It commemorates participation in the campaigns of the late 18th and early 19th century, under the command of Napoleon I.
 Approxim - 2
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