Decoration of the Association of the Conquerors of the Bastille, Medal

SKU: 02.FRA.0119.101.01

Estimated market value:

$ Click to See Price/Value

  • Medal Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    France
  • date of institution
    1789
  • remarks
    Some resources stands that the composition of this Medal may also be lead, bronze, or bronze gilt; however, this information is not confirmed. The Iron Medal image is reproduced from Michel Hennin, Histoire numismatique de la Révolution française, ou Description raisonnée des médailles, monnaies, et autres monumens numismatiques relatifs aux affaires de la France, depuis l'ouverture des États-généraux jusqu'à l'établissement du gouvernement consulaire (Paris: J.S. Merlin, 1826).

History


The Decoration of the Association of the Conquerors of the Bastille does not have an official institution date, although it is known that it was worn by members of the Association of the Conquerors of the Bastille. There was no official model, and the Decoration was only worn by a small number of people for a short period.

The obverse inscription translates to "Conquerors of the Bastille."

FOR SALE / WANTED

Item For Sale By

Be the first to sell this item

I WANT TO SELL THIS ITEM

Wanted By

Be the first to request this item

I WANT THIS ITEM

Versions

Version 178
Version

Decoration of the Association of the Conquerors of the Bastille, Medal

  • Price

    $330 USD

  • Composition

    Zinc

  • Inscription

    Obv: VAINQUEURS DE LA BASTILLE

  • Size

    29-41x33-57mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Iron Medal image is reproduced from Michel Hennin, Histoire numismatique de la Révolution française, ou Description raisonnée des méd...

  • View Item

Comments

Sign in to comment and reply.

Close

COMMUNITY

ACCOUNT

Scroll Top