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9 May 2024

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Historical Medals

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№ 257

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9 May 2024

Hammer Price:
£55

FRANCE, Marquis de Lafayette, 1830, a bronze-gilt medal by F. Caunois, uniformed bust right, rev. inscription in seven lines, 52mm (Olivier 51). Nearly extremely fine £50-£70

Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834), was called upon by the citizens of France to command the National Guard in July 1830.