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Medal - Siege Storming of the Bastille/Inauguration of the column of July 1840
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1840 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The Colonne de Juillet (July Column) at the Place de la Bastille is depicted in high relief at the centre of the field, surmounted by the Génie de la Liberté figure, set on its ornate pedestal and balustraded base. The circular legend names the combatants of July 1789 and 1830, the date 28 JULET 1840 flanks the column in the field, and the engraver's name appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse lettering | AUX COMBATANTS DE JUILLET 1789 ET 1830. 28 JULET • 1840. MONTAGNY. F. |
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