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Early Napoleon Beaded

Rare beaded coin purse.  Figural of Napoleon on his horse. The reverse has the date he died and the Legion of Merit Medal. Surrounded by a symbolic wreath of leaves, resembling the wreath he was crowned with as Emperor.

Collection of Paula Higgins

Details

Date: 1820s

Materials: Beaded

Provenance: Unknown

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: Unknown

Dimensions: Unknown

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