Commemorative Medal; Napoleon's Conquest of Egypt

4.9.73.66

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French medal commemorating Napoleon's conquest of Egypt. Obverse: Napoleon bust, wreathed in lotus flowers. Reverse: obelisk left, camels drawing chariot with triumphal figure in Roman costume, Victory flies with palm branch and olive wreath, Pompey's pillar is in background. Authority: Government of France. Maker: Brunet-Denon, Vivant-Jean; Galle, Andre.