Two Commemorative Medals

Description:

Two Commemorative Medals, both white metal, one commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson which reads "Gallant Nelson died in the hour of victory 21 Oct. AD 1805" and "Trafalgar," initialed "P.W.F." to each side, the other denouncing the execution of Queen Marie Antoinette, with the Queen's face in profile to the front, the reverse reading "Immolée par les factieux le 16 Oct 1793, Pleurés et Vengés la!".
Estimate $200-300


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