| Obverse - |
represents the tomb erected to the memory of General
Desaix, the bas relief represents the General fallen from his horse
to the ground mortally wounded. |
| Legend, |
NAPOLEON AUX MANES DE DESAIX.
On the plinth several allegorical ornaments emblematic of his wisdom,
foresight and prudence. BRENET F. DENON D. The names of the artist
and director appear on the base of the tomb. |
| Exergue, |
IERE. PIERRE POSÉE
PAR L'EMPEREUR LE XXIV PRAIRI. AN XIII. |
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| Reverse - |
within a wreath composed of a laurel branch, and a
branch of cypress or yew, encircling the field of the medal, is inscribed
LE XXV. PRAIRIEL AN XIII . XIV . IUIN MDCCCV . NAPOLEON POSE LA IERE. PIERRE DU TOMBEAU DE DESAIX AU MONT ST. BERNARD. |
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