1825 France Commemorative Medal General Maximilien Sébastien Foy

Regular price £91.00 GBP

This commemorative medal from 1825 honors General Maximilien Sébastien Foy, a distinguished French military officer and politician.
Maximillian Sebastien Foy (1775-1825) was a French general of the First Empire and a politician.
Obverse: The medal displays a profile portrait of General Maximilien Sébastien Foy in military uniform, adorned with decorations.
Obverse legend: Encircling the portrait is the inscription "LE GÉNÉRAL M. S. FOY."
Artist inscription: "G. JINIOS F."
Reverse: The reverse features an inscription detailing General Foy's birth and death dates.
Reverse legend: The inscription reads, "NÉ A HAM, DÉP. DE LA SOMME, LE 3 FÉVRIER 1775. MORT A PARIS, LE 28 NOVEMBRE 1825," indicating he was born in Ham, Somme, on February 3, 1775, and died in Paris on November 28, 1825. This is surrounded by a laurel wreath.
Edge: plain (no hallmarks)
Country: France
Metal: Metal (silver plated)
Weight ±: 85 g.
Diameter ±: 52 mm
This medal is a significant artifact for collectors and historians, providing a tangible connection to the legacy of General Foy and his service to France. 
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SKU: MED69-

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