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France. Medal commemorating the French army crossing the river Volga 1812. 1812
Silver | 4.08 cm (diameter) | RCIN 444797

Michaut, A.F., (1786-1879)
France. Medal commemorating the French army crossing the river Volga 1812 1812

Michaut, A.F., (1786-1879)
France. Medal commemorating the French army crossing the river Volga 1812 1812



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1 medal : silver
Obverse: Laureate bust of Napoleon Bonaparte right. NAPOLEON EMP. ET ROI. (Obverse by B. Andrieu)
Reverse: Personification of the Volga stepping on stones, bullrushes and French Standard to left. In exergue: L'AIGLE FRANÇAISE / SUR LE WOLGA./ M.DCCCXII (Reverse by A.F.Michaut)Provenance
First recorded in the Royal Collection in the reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II
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Medium and techniques
Silver
Measurements
4.08 cm (diameter)
35.74 g (Weight) (whole object)
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