The front of the medal read "Napoleon I Empereur" (The Emperor Napoleon) with Napoleon bust. Reverse reads "Campagnes de 1792 a 1815, A ses compagnons de glores sa derniere pensee 8th helene 5 mai 1821" (The 1792-1815 Campaigns, To his fellow glories his last thoughts 8th Helen May 5, 1821). In 1857 Napoleon Bonaparte honored all still living combatants who fought for France in the period of 1792-1815. Dimensions: D 1.25"

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