France – Medal 'Wedding of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise'
France – <strong>Medalstrong> 'Wedding <strong>ofstrong> Napoleon I and Marie-Louise' Paris – BronzeObverse:Busts <strong>ofstrong> Napoleon I and Marie-Louise on the right. Below signature ANDRIEU F.Reverse:NAPOLEON EMP. ET ROI. – M. LOUISE D'AUTRICHE. Napoleon I and Marie-Louise standing next to an altar I APRIL MDCCCX and signature DENON. D. – BRENET FBy: DENON. D. – BRENET FMeasurements: 32 mm.Weight: g Metal: Bronze.Hallmark: Smooth edge Quality: EFWedding:On March 31st, , the imperial couple arrives in Saint-Cloud, Marie-Louise is introduced to the Court.The next day, April 1st, the civil wedding is celebrated at the Palace, according to the planning <strong>ofstrong> M. de Segur, Grand Master <strong>ofstrong> Ceremonies, in the presence <strong>ofstrong> the Court and the Imperial Family. Dinner and show followed: Iphigénie en Aulide by Racine with Talma in the role <strong>ofstrong> Achille.On April , the religious wedding took place in the Salon Carré <strong>ofstrong> the Louvre, transformed on the occasion into a chapel by the architect Fontaine, according to Isabey's indications. In the evening a large wedding banquet is organized in the auditorium <strong>ofstrong> the Tuileries Palace transformed into a party room.On April 3, the day after the wedding, a reception is held in the throne room. The Emperor and the Empress, surrounded by princes, princesses and the court, received the homage and congratulations <strong>ofstrong> the State Corps Napoleon barely waited to see his wish <strong>ofstrong> having a legitimate heir come true. In fact, on March , the Empress Marie-Louise gave birth to Napoleon François Charles Joseph Bonaparte, son <strong>ofstrong> Napoleon I and heir to the imperial throne. The child receives the title <strong>ofstrong> King <strong>ofstrong> Rome.See photos for a better insight. Tracked, registered shipping. Read More