Author(s):
anonymous
production date: in 1859
dating in century: 19th century
type(s) of object(s): numismatics
name(s): decoration (honorary distinction)
materials and techniques: pewter, weaving = woven
place(s) of execution/realization: france
dimensions - artwork:
diameter: 3. 1cm
length: 8. 5cm
width: 3. 8cm
description:
military decoration under napoleon iii which would have belonged to the engraver luigi calamatta
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - on the obverse "napoleon iii empereur"
inscription - at the bottom, on the obverse "paris"
inscription - on the reverse "campaign of italy 1859"
inscription - on the reverse "montebello / palestro / turbigo / magenta / marignan / solferino"
iconographic description:
military presentation medal with the effigy of napoleon iii, crowned with laurels and his red and white striped ribbon
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: lauth-sand, aurore
date of acquisition: 1923
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: d 89. 185
exposed:
museum of romantic life - pavilion, ground floor, room 2. Date: En 1859.
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