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St Helena Medal

Reference : MEDAILLEHELENE

St Helena Medal: 11 cm Created in 1857 by Napoleon III for issue to surviving soldiers of Napoleon Bonaparte's "Grande Armee

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St. Helena Medal

Created in 1857 by Napoleon III for issue to surviving soldiers of Napoleon Bonaparte's "Grande Armee"1 who had served between 1792 and 1815.  
It is Believed that 405,000 were issued. Obverse shows the bust of Emperor Napoleon I. Reverse inscription reads: "Campagnes de 1792 a 1815.
A Ses Compagnons de Gloire sa Derniere Pensee Ste. Helene 5 Mai 1821"

The designer was Albert-Désiré Barre, and his mark (an anchor) is below the bust.
The medal has a height of 50mm excluding the ring, and is made from bronze.
Ribbon 37mm wide, green with five red stripes and edges.

The medal was nicknamed "the chocolate medal" because of its colour