Conquest of Upper Egypt, 1798 1798

This bronze medal, "Conquest of Upper Egypt, 1798," by André Galle commemorates Napoleon Bonaparte's military campaign in Egypt. Created in 1798, the medal features a profile portrait of a figure wearing an Egyptian headdress, symbolizing the conquest of Upper Egypt. The inscription "Conquête de la Haute Egypte" (Conquest of Upper Egypt) and "An VII" (Year VII) are visible on the medal, marking the year of the French Republic when the event took place. This work exemplifies the use of medals as historical documentation and propaganda during the Napoleonic era.