Germany, Cologne. Medal / pin 1924, German bell over the Rhine in the cathedral in Cologne, DEUTSCHE GLOCKE AM RHEIN, by Grasegger, Bronze 40 mm, weight 24,1 g., Condition VF+, patina

Vatican / Pope State. Medallion commemorating the 50th anniversary of the consecration of Pope Pius IX, 1877, Bronze 32,00 mm, weight 15,63 g., Condition aUNC, luster in the background, beautifully patinated mint specimen, prooflike.

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:...

Belgium, West Flanders (Bruges). Medal 1869 commemorating the procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges, by Hondt, Bronze 47,00 mm, weight 46,55 g., Condition XF/aXF, nice brown patina.

Vatican / Papal State. Silver miniature medal with John Paul II, Silver 14 mm, weight 1,79 g. .800, Condition UNC

Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909), Brussels. Medal 1880 commemorating the National Exhibition on the 50th anniversary of Independence, by Ch. Wiener, Bronze 50 mm, weight 51,1 g., Condition XF/XF+ nice patina, spots on obverse

Italy (Parma) / France, Napoleon I Bonaparte. Bronze medal Maria Luisa of Austria Duchess of Parma, 1815, by Donaldi, Obverse: Bust facing right, no legend, Reverse: Legend in seven lines: MARIA LUIGIA / PRINC. IMP. ARCID. / D'AUSTRIA / PER LE GR. DI DIO DUCH. / DI PARMA PIAC. / E GUAST. / 1815; in small lettering near the rim, DONALD'I F., Bramsen 1695, Julius 3435, Bronze 40 mm, weight 29,05 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster, exquisitely preserved piece, original minting. Extremely rare type of medal, virtually unheard of on the collector's market. Few listed copies mostly are later castings.

Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Bronze medal 1855-1857 from Hasselt prison (Maison d'Arret a Hasselt), by J. Wiener, Bronze 50,00 mm, weight 47,93 g., Condition aUNC, dark brown patina with luster.

Germany, Württemberg. Silver military medal (Für Tapferkeit und Treue / For bravery and loyalty), Wilhelm II 1891-1918, Ebner 43, Silver 28,5 mm, weight 12,15 g., Condition aUNC, perfectly preserved specimen with mirror on full surface

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, Republic. Set of medals 4 pieces, various metals

France. Napoleon I Bonaparte, medal commemorating the Battle of Millesimo, 1796, Hennin 732, Bronze 43 mm, weight 37,75 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful bronze patina with luster.

A beautiful commemorative medal, a real gem in the collection of any enthusiast of the French Emperor, who in 1796-1797 achieved military successes in Italy, defeated the Austrians and the Sardinians and imposed peace on them at Campo Formio in 1797.

Austria. Vienna Mint Annual Mercury Regent Calendar Medal, Sundays 1984, Bronze 40,00 mm, weight 21,36 g., Condition UNC.

Germany, Weimar Republic. Inflation medal 1923, by Eitz, Bronze 32 mm, weight 10,03 g., Condition aXF, patina

Obverse: in the foreground is a man comforting a crying woman (right) and holding a child (left)
In the background is a wall of blackberries
Reverse: below the legend is a boat sailing on water
Inscription:

AM 1.NOV. 1923 KOSTENE
1 PFUND BROT
3 MILLIARDEN
1 PUND FLEISCH
36 MILLIARDEN
1 GLAS BIER
4 MILLIARD.

Germany, East Prussia. Königsberg, ca. 1880, Badge / emblem of the University, College and Academy of Königsberg, CIVIS ACAD (emiae) ALB (ertinae), Gilt Bronze ca. 32 x 27 mm, waga 1,70, Condition XF, pin missing on reverse, very nicely preserved