Medal - Napoleon III (Conquest of Bomarsund) 1854 front Medal - Napoleon III (Conquest of Bomarsund) 1854 back
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Medal - Napoleon III Conquest of Bomarsund

1854 year
Copper 196.87 g 72.6 mm
Description
Location
France
Emperor
Napoleon III (Napoléon III) (1852-1870)
Type
Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year
1854
Composition
Copper
Weight
196.87 g
Diameter
72.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#242413
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Britannia and Francia flying over ships with exploding fortress in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAQUÉ. F.
PRISE DE BOMARSUND
16 AOUT 1854

Engraver: Armand Auguste Caqué

Edge

Plain with mintmark and inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CUIVRE