Commemorative Medal For The Return Of The Ashes Of Napoleon I

Commemorative copper medal, in its original round varnished wooden box, representing the Emperor Napoleon I and the return of the ashes. ON THE OBVERSE: HIST. OF THE REVOLUTION, THE EMPIRE, THE RESTORATION AND THE MON. OF 1830. // PUBLISHED BY POURRAT FRÈRES / IN PARIS. Obverse description: Laureate head of Napoleon I to the right.----------------ON THE REVERSE Reverse caption: ANEPIGRATED. Reverse description: The arrival of the ashes of Napoleon I at the Invalides, the coffin of Napoleon I is carried by his faithful; in the center, France, holding a laurel branch and an olive branch, receives them; a cherub holds the number N on an altar; behind, the Invalides and in the distance the Belle-Poule; all under an eagle carrying Napoleon radié. Medal with the exergue “PUBLISHED BY POURRAT FRÈRES / IN PARIS” and signed MONTAGNY FECIT in the exergue on the reverse. This MONTAGNY is probably Jean-Pierre, whose brother, father and uncles were also engravers! Perfect condition for this very beautiful commemorative medal preserved in its circular case in very beautiful wood Diameter: 5 cm (medal) 7 cm (box) Weight: 39 gr (medal)