1812 NAPOLEONIC MEDAL ANDRIEU eagle-standard of France on the banks of the Wolga
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1812 NAPOLEONIC MEDAL ANDRIEU eagle-standard of France on the banks of the Wolga:
$200.00
RARE ORIGINAL FRENCH NAPOLEONIC MEDAL
The successes of the French, during the Russian campaign, were ordered by the government of France, to be farther perpetuated by this medal, which is allegorically meant for the conquest of Russia, having taken possession of Moscow, and erected the eagle-standard of France on the banks of the Wolga.
Obverse - Head of Napoleon laureated; under the base of bust, ANDRIEU F.
- Exergue: L\'AIGLE FRANCAISE SUR LE WOLGA. M.DCCCXII. Legend, MICHAUT F. DENON D.
It is an original 1812 issued medal, not a restrike from the 1846-1860 period. There is not edge marks!DIAMETER 41 mm: Weight: 37,85 gramm
1812 NAPOLEONIC MEDAL ANDRIEU eagle-standard of France on the banks of the Wolga:
$200.00