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Antique France - Napoleon Bonaparte 1821 Military Medal, Saint Helena Napoleonic
$ 60.72
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“Commemorative military medal "St Helena" of France 1st Empire, first official campaign medal issued to all troops retrospectively who served Emperor Napoleon 1792-1815 during the Napoleonic wars. Surviving veterans had to apply and prove they had earned the right to have this award. Napoleon III 2nd Empire period mid 19thC awarded this medal by decree in 1857 to the surviving veteran soldiers. Very good condition, see pictures
. The embossed details are very crisp
Ribbon appears vintage, but unsure if original.