Medal
Medal
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This bronze medal depicts Napoleon I in profile. On the reverse side is the cross of the Legion of Honour in front of a wreath and the legend 'Auspice Neapoleone Gallie renovata.' [Under the guidance of Napoleon, France is renewed].
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Medal |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Napoleon, Legion of Honour |
| Physical description | Medal, Bronze, round. Obv., profile head of Napoléon I. Rev., the cross of the Legion of Honour in front of a wreath, and the legend 'Auspice neapoleone Gallia renovate' |
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| Credit line | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R, C.S.E, Surgeon- Major 4th R.I.D Guards. |
| Object history | Given by the late Jas. W. Fleming, F.R.C.S.E., Surgeon-Major 4th R.I.D Guards. |
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| Summary | This bronze medal depicts Napoleon I in profile. On the reverse side is the cross of the Legion of Honour in front of a wreath and the legend 'Auspice Neapoleone Gallie renovata.' [Under the guidance of Napoleon, France is renewed]. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired in the Year 1877, London, 1877. p.182 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1947-1877 |
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| Record created | June 9, 2008 |
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