french-1812-russian-campaign-service-medal
Lot 290
French 1812 Russian Campaign Service Medal
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, silver, with Napoleonic eagle over the date; the hanger with a red ribbon bordered in blue. This once enigmatic medal is illustrated with others on an order form for Robert Moreau's Insignes De Vétérans De L'Emoire Français (Paris, 1987). Included is 1960s and 1970s correspondence related to the identification of this medal.

Medal 1.5 in.; HOA with ribbon 4 in.

Very good estate condition; the ribbon possibly a replacement.