France - Military medal - Rare bronze medal of Saint Helena

An authentic piece of Napoleonic history to hold in your hands. We are putting up for sale this magnificent and original Médaille de Sainte-Hélène (Medal of Saint Helena) in dark patinated bronze, instituted in 1857 by Emperor Napoleon III to reward the surviving veterans of the glorious military campaigns of the First Empire (1792-1815). Here are all the details of this exceptional historical memento: Factory details: Made in dark bronze with sharp raised details. On the obverse, the laurel-wreathed profile of Napoleon I, Emperor, enclosed by a laurel crown, topped by the French Imperial crown. The reverse bears the historic inscription dictated by Napoleon’s will on Saint Helena in 1821, dedicated to his “companions of glory.” Dimensions and weight: The piece has a solid weight of 30.5 grams. It measures 6.05 cm in total height including the original suspension ring (which is intact), 5.05 cm without the ring when measured from the crown’s cross downward. Condition and patina: The item presents in excellent overall historical condition. It preserves a beautiful original dark patina from the era with some normal signs of use and aging that enrich its charm and authenticity. A top-notch piece, perfect for enriching French militaria collections, imperial-era decorations, or for 19th-century European history enthusiasts.

Estimate:£17.76

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