France. Medal 1796 (an 4), Salwirck. Passage du Pô, de l''Adda et du Mincio (Free Shipping Worldwide)

France – 'Passage of the Po, the Adda, and the Mincio' Medal, Year IV (1796) – Silvered bronze – Army of Italy – Paris Mint

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Magnificent and historically significant silvered bronze medal commemorating the brilliant victories of the French Army of Italy during the 1796 campaign under General Bonaparte, celebrating the crossings of the Po, Adda, and Mincio rivers.

Obverse
Depiction of the French army crossing a bridge under fire, led by a mounted officer with sword raised. Soldiers and swimmers are seen fording the river below.
Passage of the Po of the Adda and of the Mincio – Year 4 of the Republic.
Engraver’s signature S.F. (possibly Samuel Fécit).

Reverse:
Inscription within a simple circle
To the Army of Italy – The Grateful Homeland – Law of 24 Prairial Year 4 of the Republic.
To the Army of Italy – The Grateful Homeland – Law of 24 Prairial, Year IV of the Republic

Specifications:
• Metal: Silvered bronze (argenté)
Diameter: 40 mm
• Weight: approx. 36–38 g
• Mint: Paris, Monnaie de Paris
• Reference: Bramsen 19; Julius 54; Hennin 126
Condition: Extremely Fine, beautiful silvered surface with light iridescent toning and superb detail retention.

Historical Context
This medal honors the victories of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Army of Italy in 1796, notably the bold river crossings that led to decisive French victories at Lodi, Borghetto, and Arcole — events that established Bonaparte’s fame across Europe.