Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, 1611-1675, Vicomte de Turenne, Marshal of France 1643 [obverse] 1800

This 1800 bronze medal by Henri Auguste depicts Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, a famous French Marshal, in profile. The inscription around the rim of the medal reads “Honneurs rendus a Turenne par le gouvernement.” It translates as “Honors rendered to Turenne by the government.” This medal is a testament to Turenne’s military achievements and is a fine example of the medallic art of the early 19th century.