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Wax medallion depicting Napoleon’s return from Elba, inscribed Retour de l’Empereur Mars MDCCCXV
Full view of wax medallion with Napoleon figure, soldiers and inscription
Detail of soldiers’ legs and outstretched arm on the wax relief medallion
Close-up of wax medallion showing soldier figures and inscription along the base
Reverse of the medallion showing plain dark surface
Angled view of wax medallion showing gilt edge and relief inscription
Wax medallion held between fingers showing scale, approximately 4cm across

Napoleonic Wax Medallion | Retour de l’Empereur, 1815 | 19th Century

 

 

• Subject depicted: Return of Napoleon I from Elba, March 1815 (start of the Hundred Days)

• Inscription: RETOUR DE L’EMPEREUR, MARS MDCCCXV

• Date of manufacture: 19th century (exact date not confirmed; no maker’s mark present)

• Material: Wax or composition, gilt edge

• Diameter: Approx. 4cm