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Title: Napoleon Medallion
Post by: KevinB on November 25, 2011, 10:28:56 PM

I have what I think is a pretty rare Napolion medallion. It measures about 1.75". On the front it read Napoleon I Emperor of France and King of Italy. On the back translates to Value and Victory. On the inside are fourteen round paper discs with battle scenes on them and the dates the battles took place. I translated what I could of the writing inside into english but I dont know where I my notebook is right now. I know Napoleon was famous for having medallions made but I haven't been able to find any like this one.

Title: Re: Napoleon Medallion
Post by: KevinB on November 25, 2011, 10:38:39 PM

more battle scenes

Title: Re: Napoleon Medallion
Post by: KevinB on November 25, 2011, 10:41:50 PM

more scenes

Title: Re: Napoleon Medallion
Post by: KevinB on November 25, 2011, 10:45:45 PM

more battle scenes

Title: Re: Napoleon Medallion
Post by: KevinB on November 25, 2011, 10:49:41 PM

inside of front, back, and inside of back

Title: Re: Napoleon Medallion
Post by: talesofthesevenseas on November 26, 2011, 02:59:41 AM

Wow... I think this one is going to need a hands on appraisal by an expert who has dealt with Napoleonic artifacts. VERY cool.

Title: Re: Napoleon Medallion
Post by: hosman321 on November 26, 2011, 04:49:39 AM

I agree with tales, this is awesome. It needs to be looked at in person by a specialist. They can determine the condition of the medallion and what purpose the little papers served. That is definitely hand laid (hand made) paper and not modern. If you would like to translate, you can use google translator.

http://translate.google.com/?hl=en&tab=wT

Title: Re: Napoleon Medallion
Post by: mart on November 26, 2011, 09:23:19 AM

http://www.bromer.com/shop/bromer/22704.html
This one is a bit smaller at 1 3/16 in. for $750.  Evidently he had a lot of these commissioned !! Napolean really liked himself !!

Title: Re: Napoleon Medallion
Post by: KevinB on November 26, 2011, 12:14:08 PM

I will find somewhere to take it to get appraised. Thanks everyone!