French Second Empire, Napoleon;s St. Helena Medal
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $145.00

Original era manufacture. Created in 1857 by Napoleon III to honor those surviving veterans of the Grande Armee who served between 1792 and 1815. It is believed over 405,000 veterans received this award at the time. Original dark bronze patina with its correct ribbon which has become tattered with age.