Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 55 17 Feb 2021
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World Medals, France, Premier Empire, Napoleon I (1804-1814), the Entry of Marechel Ney into Innsbruck and the Return of the French flags, restrike silver medal, 1805, by N. G. A. Brenet & Denon, 1805, laureate head right, rev. Napoléon, as Roman General, stands holding Victory on globe and staff [vexillum], LES AUTRICHIENS VAINCUS - LES DRAPEAUX FRANÇAIS REPRIS, 41mm. (Br.442; Julius 1436), early 20th century, poinçon corne, with slightly matt surface, good extremely fine with grey tone
Ex Baldwin's vault
Napoleon's achievement here echoes that of the Roman emperor Augustus, who celebrated his own diplomatic coup in having the Parthians return standards that had been lost by Crassus at the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC. The image is reinforced by having Napoleon hold a Roman flag and wearing stylised Roman armour.
Ex Baldwin's vault
Napoleon's achievement here echoes that of the Roman emperor Augustus, who celebrated his own diplomatic coup in having the Parthians return standards that had been lost by Crassus at the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC. The image is reinforced by having Napoleon hold a Roman flag and wearing stylised Roman armour.