Saint Helena Medal, Bronze Medal

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SKU: 02.FRA.0141.101.01.001

Estimated market value:

$215 USD

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Estimated market value:

$215 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: NAPOLEON I EMPEREUR Rev: CAMPAGNES DE 1792 A 1815 A SES COMPAGNONS DE GLOIRE SA DERNIÈRE PENSÉE STE-HELENE 5 MAI 1821
  • Size
    31x50mm
  • Version Remarks
    The medal was engraved by Désiré-Albert Barre.

History


The Saint Helena Medal was created by Napoleon III on August 12, 1857 and was awarded to all those who fought in under the French flag during the Revolution and First Empire (1792-1815). An estimated 350 000 Medals were awarded to French nationals, and another 55 000 to foreigners.

The obverse inscription translates to “Napoleon I Emperor,” and the reverse inscription translates to “Campaigns of 1792 to 1815, To His Companions In Glory, His Last Thought, St. Helena May 5, 1821.”

There are versions which vary in size and composition. It is probable that versions that vary in composition were altered after they were awarded, and not as any official production.

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