FRANCE, Second Empire. Aimable Pélissier, Marechal de France. 1794-1864. Brass Medallet (23mm, 4.77 g, 12h). The Capture of Sevastapol. Dated 9 September 1855. LE MARECHAL PELISSIER, uniformed bust left / HONNEUUR A NOTRE ARMÉE ET SES ALLIEES, figure standing atop captured ramparts, holding saber and French flag; below, PRISE/ DE/ SÉBASTOPOL/ 9 7BRE 1855. Collignon –. Minor edge nicks, areas of weak strike, a few hairlines and marks. EF.
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.