Summary
St Helena medal was created in 1857 by Napoleon III to be awarded to surviving soldiers of Napoleon I Grande Armee of the 1792-1815 wars.
St Helena was chosen by the British for Napoleon's exile. He remained there until his death in 1821 at the age of 51.
Significance
The Saint Helena medal was created in 1857 by Napoleon III to be awarded to surviving soldiers of Napoleon I Grande Armee of the 1792-1815 wars.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George H. Wannenmacher, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1857 AD
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Bronze
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