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FRANCE: Copy (1969) of the bronze medal commemorating the translation of the body of Napoleon from St Helena to Les Invalides (1840). Obv: Head of the Emperor Napoleon I. Rev: Belle Poule, frigate, under sail, the castle of St Helena (right), tower of Les Invalides (left). Diameter: 51mm. Weight: 74,9gr. Extremely Fine.
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BELGIUM: Order of Leopold I - 5th Class with swords (Knight) in silver. Instituted: 11 July 1832. It was awarded for exemplary bravery in war and especially distinguished service to the Belgian state. With full original ribbon. Extremely Fine.
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GERMANY: Copper medal 1823, by Chr. Pfeuffer commemorating the elevation of the Greeks against the Turks. Obv: Landscape with a cathedral, castles and the sea, above which the phoenix rises above the fire. Rev: A snake, which returns to itself encloses a winged hourglass, circles with calendar information surround it. In the outer circle are data from the liberation war against Napoleon from 1812-15. Diameter: 42mm. Weight: 32,4gr. Extremely Fine
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BELGIUM: Order of the Crown - (Knight cross) in silver. Instituted: 15 October 1897. It was awarded for or merit in art, literature, science, commerce and industry. With full original ribbon. Extremely Fine.
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GERMANY: Bronze medal commemorating a performance of Sofocles "Antigone" at Potsdam, to music by Mendelssohn (1841). Obv: Head of Sofocles within linear border and two concentric circles of Greek inscription. Rev: Allegorical figure standing within wide leafy border with four medallions. Designed by C.K. Pfeuffer. Diameter: 63mm. Weight: 150,5gr. Extremely Fine.
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GREAT BRITAIN: Bronze Medal, formerly known as "The Naval Aid to Greece" (1824), by Benedetto Pistrucci. ObV: King George IV with legend "ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Δ ΜΕΓ ΒΡΕΤ ΒΑΣΥΛΕΥΣ". Rev: Trident with dolphin to either side. Diameter: 60mm. Weight: 111,20gr. Extremely Fine.
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GERMANY: Medal commemorating the Landing at Thessaloniki (1916). Obv: Hand from the clouds punches an owl (Greece) off its pillar, implying Greeces hardships through entente. Rev: A Frenchman and Tommy in a vessel attempt to overturn the statue of Pallas Athene with a rope. Designer: Karl Goetz. Diameter: 56mm. Weight: 44,9gr. Extremely Fine.
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FRANCE: Bronze medal commemorating Louis III et Carloman II - King of France (1839). Signed by Gaque. Diameter: 50mm. Weight: 69,10gr. Extremely Fine.
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GREAT BRITAIN (probably): Vintage sports medal in bronze. Obv: A celebrating figure with the legend "THROWING THE CRICKET BALL". Manufacturer: PINCHES - LONDON. Diameter: 38mm. Weight: 24,8gr. Extremely Fine.
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SWITZERLAND: Bronze medal (1894) for the Vaud Cantonal Shooting Festival at Lausanne. Manufactured by Charles Jean Richard, Louis Furet, and Charles Vuillermet. Diameter: 45mm. Weight: 44,2gr. Extremely Fine.
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