France - Military medal - Saint Helena Medal from the...

Rare and superb original St. Helena Medal, instituted on August 12, 1857 by Napoleon III to honor the surviving veterans of the Grande Armée who served between 1792 and 1815. This specimen stands out for its exceptionally well-preserved and luminous original gilding, which perfectly highlights the finesse of the engraving details attributed to the famous sculptor Albert Désiré Barre. Item Specifications: • Period: Second Empire (Circa 1857). • Material: Patinated bronze with a superb original gilding (very fresh and bright). • Dimensions: Standard module of about 60 mm in height (including bale and crown). • Condition: Excellent / Very good overall condition. The gilding remains radiant with superb reflections; no major wear on the high reliefs. Item sold without its original ribbon. Iconography: • Obverse (Face): Right-facing profile of Emperor Napoleon I wearing a laurel crown, surrounded by the inscription "NAPOLEON I EMPEREUR". The central medallion is framed by a substantial laurel wreath and surmounted by the imperial crown. • Reverse (Back): Inscription on nine lines of the famous historical formula: "CAMPAGNES DE 1792 A 1815 - A SES COMPAGNONS DE GLOIRE SA DERNIÈRE PENSÉE STE HÉLÈNE 5 MAI 1821". The text is surrounded by a finely sculpted wreath. A must-have and highly symbolic piece for any collector of objects from the First and Second Empire (Napoleonic Militaria). Photos are an integral part of the description of the lot’s condition. Careful packing, tracked and insured shipping.

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