Watch List notes:

Commemorative Medals, France, Henri Bouchard (1875–1960), sculptor and medallist, 'Vive Bourgogne', "Les Bourguignons Sales – 1421", bronze medal, artist's proof of a limited private edition of 100 specimens, active battle scene, rev. shield, VIVE BOVRGOGNE, edge stamped "Epreuve d'Auteur", 62.5mm. (cf.Canale [Classens] 1928), very rare, extremely fine
In 1421, the inhabitants of Aigues-Mortes defeated a Burgundian garrison and passed it to the sword. The inhabitants then covered the bodies with salt, to prevent the spread of disease.
See footnote to lot 465.
The Alan Irvine Collection of Historical and Artistic Medals (80-120 GBP)