Decoration of Bordeaux, Gold Medal

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SKU: 02.FRA.0132.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2000 USD

  • Decoration of Bordeaux, Gold Medal Obverse

Estimated market value:

$2000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    France
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: BORDEAUX 12 MARS 1814
  • Size
    17-33mm

History


The Decoration of Bordeaux was instituted on June 5, 1814 by the Duke of Angoulême, but was later suppressed on February 10, 1831.

The Decoration was awarded to the clandestine Royal Guard of Bordeaux, which was organized against the french empire before its fall. A total of 1300 were distributed, and most were destroyed during the revolutionary days of 1830. The recipients of the Decoration received it in addition to the Decoration of the Lily.

The Decoration was originally created as an armband, was later replaced by a medal on September 6, 1814.

The following variables may be encountered on the Medal: size; crown suspension; surmounting cross. Experts assess only 100/200 could remain.

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Pierrefonds commented on Report | Click to reply above
Not really sure with the estimated price ! Moreover this medal was not given to the citizens of Bordeaux, but to the clandestine royal guard which was organized against french empire before its fall. A few officials of Bordeaux and british army were also honoured. Nevertheless, only 1300 were distributed, and most of these were destructed during the revolutionnary days of 1830. Experts assess only 100/200 could remain. If you want one in gold and normal-sized (32x21mm), the value in french auction rooms is between 2000 and 3000$. Thanks for this excellent website, and will be happy to share a photo of my « décoration du brassard de Bordeaux » if you need one to illustrate the page of this really really rare medal.
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