French Saint Helena Medal 1857
$138
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Established by decree of Emperor Napoleaon III to recognise participation in the campaigns led by Emperor Napoeon I.
The first French Campaign Medal.
Campaigns: French revolutionary Wars & Napoleonic Wars.
Awarded to French & foreign soldiers.
Last awarded in 1870, 305,000 French soldiers & 55,000 foreigners.
Obverse: Napoleon Bonaparte laureate bust to the right within wreath, above a crown .
Legend: NAPOLEON I EMPEROR
Reverse reads: CAMPAGNES DE 1792 A 1815.
A SES COMPAGNONS DE GLOIRE SA DERNIERE PENSEE ST. HELENE 5 MAI 1821
Translation: TO HIS COMPANIONS IN GLORY HIS LAST THOUGHT ST. HELENE MAY 5, 1821
Bronze, 5.1 cm x 3.1 cm.
Grade: Has been cleaned with some residue remaining (can be cleaned off), the original ribbon is faded and worn.
