Summary
Medal Battle of Millesimo and the Combat at Dego, Issued by France, 1796.
Mint not recorded
Obverse Description
Hercules standing facing left raising a club in right hand and holding one head of the Hydra with left, his left foot on a smoking tourch; around, BATAILLE DE MILLESIMO. COMBAT DE DEGO; on exergue line at left, L
Reverse Description
At centre within a tripple line circle, LE / PEUPLE / FRANCAIS / A / L'ARMEE / D'ITALIE; around, LOI DU 6. FLOREAL AN 4ME. DE LA REP.
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The Battle of Millesimo and the Combat at Dego took place on the 14th and 15th of April, 1796.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1796 AD
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
43 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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