France, Napoleon I Bonaparte. Bronze medal commemorating the annexation of Simplon, 1807, Andrieu, Bramsen 688, Bronze 40 mm, weight 38,32 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster.

"By a decree of the 12th November, Napoleon united to the French Empire, the territory of the Valais, under the name of the department of Simplon, a name derived from one of the mountains of the Alps, situate on the side of Great St. Bernard, Mont Blanc is on the other: these three great mountain masses are all recorded by the medals of Napoleon.- (See Nos. 12 and 34.) The pretexts for this annexation were, that the Simplon, connecting France and Italy, had cost both treasuries eighteen millions of livres; that the Valais had not adhered to its engagements; and that it was necessary to put an end to the struggles for power among the population." Laskey p. 153-154 (source:...

France Centime 1848 A, KM 754, Bronze 18 mm, Condition NGC MS 64 BN

France 5 Centimes 1906, KM 842, Bronze 25 mm, Condition UNC, brown patina

France, Napoleon I Bonaparte. Bronze medal commemorating the seizure of Hamburg, 1806, Denon, Bramsen 549, Bronze 40 mm, weight 39,57 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster.

In 1806 the city was captured by Napoleonic troops. In 1811 Hamburg was formally incorporated into France and designated as the capital of the Bouches-de-l'Elbe department. These events, on the one hand, contributed to the democratic transformation, on the other hand, temporarily impeded the development of the city. became a free city. On May 29, 1814, Hamburg was liberated from the French occupation, which had lasted since 1806, and once again became a free city. A day later, on May 30, the Peace of Paris was concluded between France and the countries of the Sixth Anti-French Coalition. France's borders were restored to their 1792 state (source: wikipedia).

France, Napoleon I Bonaparte. Bronze medal commemorating the Battle of Wagram, 1809, Manfredini, Milan Mint, Bramsen 862, Julius 2112, d'Essling 1243, Bronze 40 mm, weight 40,93 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster.

France 50 Centimes 1909, KM 854, Silver 18,1 mm, weight 2,5 g. .835, Condition UNC

France, Napoleon I Bonaparte. Bronze medal commemorating the camp of Boulogne and the planned invasion of England, 1804, by Jeuffroy and Jaley, Denon, Bramsen 318, Julius 1248, Bronze 41 mm, weight 37,41 g., Condition XF, nice brown patina with luster. A medal that is sure to catch the attention of any collector of Napoleonic medals.

France, Republic. Set of medals 4 pieces, various metals

France. Medal 1849 commemorating the first anniversary of the Republic and dedicated to the Victims who died for freedom, Brass 22 mm, weight 5,60 g., Condition aUNC, patina, removed ear

France. Napoleon I Bonaparte, Br medal commemorating the conquest of Illyria, 1809, by Bertrand Andrieu and Alexis J. Depaulis, Bramsen 879, Bronze 40 mm, weight 42,80 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful lustrous brown patina, small edge nick

A beautiful commemorative medal from the Napoleonic wars, a real gem in the collection of any enthusiast of the Emperor of the French.

France 50 Centimes 1847, Paris, Louis Philippe I 1830-1848, KM 768.1, Silver 18 mm, weight 2,5 g. .900, Condition XF+/aUNC, small scratches, beautiful patina

France. Medal commemorating the consecration of the Church of Saint Ambroise in Paris, 1869, by Chaplain, Jules-Clement, Bronze 72 mm, weight 171,08 g., Condition aUNC, large and impressive medal

France Centime 1850 A, KM 754, Bronze 17,5 mm, Condition UNC

France 1/4 Franc 1829 W, Lille, Charles X 1824-1830, KM 722.12, Silver 15 mm, weight 1,25 g. .900, Condition Good XF, nice toned, hairlines, scratch on rev.

France. Set of three 1842 medals commemorating the death of Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orléans:

- Medal 1842, commemorating the death of Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orléans, Bronze 24 mm, weight 7,20 g., Condition XF
- Medal 1842, commemorating the death of the Duke of Orléans, Chapelle Ferdinand (Mort du Duc d'Orléans, Chapelle Ferdinand), Brass 25 mm, weight 5,50 g., Condition VF, missing ear piece
- Medal 1842, commemorating the death of Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orléans, Bronze 24 mm, weight 5,30 g., Condition XF