France – Medal 'Wedding of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise'
France – Medal 'Wedding of Napoleon I and Marie-Louise' Paris – BronzeObverse:Busts of 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 of M. de Segur, Grand Master of Ceremonies, in the presence of the Court and the Imperial Family. Dinner and show followed: Iphigénie en Aulide by Racine with Talma in the role of Achille.On April , the religious wedding took place in the Salon Carré of 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 of 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 of the State Corps Napoleon barely waited to see his wish of having a legitimate heir come true. In fact, on March , the Empress Marie-Louise gave birth to Napoleon François Charles Joseph Bonaparte, son of Napoleon I and heir to the imperial throne. The child receives the title of King of Rome.See photos for a better insight. Tracked, registered shipping. Read More