France, Mountain Spirit Simplon, 1807, Medal, UNC; France, Mountain Spirit Simplon, 1807 Medal, UNC, Napoleon I. Copper, 40mm. Commemorates the opening of a major carriage/trade road through the Alps via the Simplon Pass, which was significant in improving communications between France and Italy. The Mountain spirit sits, legs crossed, people and horse and buggies bring cargo up the legs, arms and shoulders of the mountain spirit. BR-688; Jul-1841.
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