1800 France Napoleon Bronze Medal – Turenne Transfer to Invalides – Bramsen 71 – Rainbow Patina France – Year VIII (1800) Napoleon Bonaparte – First Consul “Honours Rendered to Turenne – Transfer of His Remains to the Temple of Mars” Bronze Medal, 49 mm – Bramsen 71 Exceptional Iridescent Rainbow Patina – Finest Eye Appeal ⸻ Offered here is an outstanding bronze medal issued under Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul, commemorating the solemn transfer of the remains of Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, one of the greatest French military commanders, to the Temple of Mars (Les Invalides). This historic event took place on the 5th Complementary Day of Year VIII (22 September 1800) by order of Napoleon himself. The reverse inscription explicitly records the decree of the First Consul and the minister Lucien Bonaparte, giving this piece extraordinary historical resonance. Your example is an especially premium specimen distinguished by a magnificent multicolour iridescent patina, showing vivid tones of violet, blue, gold, pink, and copper, shifting beautifully under the light. This type rarely survives with such exceptional toning and fully lustrous, original surfaces. Obverse Bust of Turenne left, in detailed armour. Exergue: SA GLOIRE APPARTIENT AU PEUPLE FRANÇAIS Brilliantly struck with crisp relief and superb colour. Reverse Six-line inscription: TRANSLATION DU CORPS DE TURENNE AU TEMPLE DE MARS PAR LES ORDRES DU PREMIER CONSUL BONAPARTE LE 5ᵉ JOUR COMPLÉMENTAIRE AN 8 Iʳᵉ ANNÉE DU CONSULAT Below: LUCIEN BONAPARTE MINISTRE DE L’INTÉRIEUR A perfect example of Napoleonic commemorative medallic propaganda during the Consulate. Reference Bramsen 71 One of the earliest Napoleonic medals issued during the Consulate. Highly desirable among collectors of early Napoleonic bronze. • Diameter: 49 mm • Metal: Bronze • Date: AN VIII (1800) • Catalogue: Bramsen 71 • Condition: Extremely Fine with spectacular rainbow toning ⸻ Patina & Eye Appeal This piece displays one of the most striking rainbow patinas seen on this medal type. The rich iridescence enhances both portraits and fields, giving it a true cabinet-piece appearance. A premium-quality example for advanced Napoleonic collectors.