France, Battle of Marengo, Death of General Desaix
France, Battle of Marengo, Death of General Desaix, bronze medal, 1800, by Auguste and Brenet, bust of General Desaix, bare head profile right, BATAILLE DE MARENGO/ 25 PARAIRIAL AN 8. rev. legend in seven lines, 50 mm, (Bramsen 44). A few marks, otherwise extremely fine. £Sold
General Desaix had a distinguished military career, being provisionally appointed commander of the "Army of England," he was soon transferred by Bonaparte to the expeditionary force intended for Egypt. It was his division which bore the brunt of the Mamluk attack at the battle of the Pyramids, and he crowned his reputation by his victories over Murad Bey in Upper Egypt.
Having been sent back to Italy, his leadership was significant in securing victory at Marengo but was killed by a musket ball at the moment of victory.
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