1800 Antique France General Desaix Medal Battle of Marengo Medallist Nicholas G. Brenet

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Louis Charles Antoine Desaix (17 August 1768 – 14 June 1800) was a French general and military leader during the French Revolutionary Wars. Died 14 June 1800 (aged 31) Spinetta Marengo, Italy.

The Battle of Marengo was fought on 14 June 1800 between French forces under the First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte and Austrian forces near the city of Alessandria, in Piedmont, Italy.

Obverse: Bust of General Desaix, right, in military coat, within a wreath of laurel.

Obverse legend: LS. CH. ANTE. DESAIX NÉ A AYAT EN AOUT 1768. BRENET BATAILLE DE MARENGO. 25 PRAIRIAL AN 8.

Reverse: Inscription in seven lines.

Reverse legend: LE GÉNÉRAL DESAIX EST BLESSÉ A MORT: ALLEZ DIRE AU PREMIER CONSUL QUE J'EMPORTE LE REGRET DE N'AVOIR PAS FAIT ASSEZ POUR VIVRE DANS LA POSTERITÉ

Country: France

Medallist: Nicholas G. Brenet

Year: 1800

Metal: Bronze

Weight ±: 59.45 g.

Diameter ±: 50 mm

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SKU: MED39-

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