Inname van Lyon door Johann Maria Philipp Frimont 1815

This silver medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1815, commemorates the capture of Lyon by the French forces. The obverse features an owl perched on a branch, likely symbolizing wisdom and victory. The reverse of the medal displays an inscription in German, indicating the date and recipient of the medal: "Lyon An. 1815. B. Frimont übergeben den 12. Juni 1815." This medal serves as a historical artifact, capturing the events of the Napoleonic Wars and the significance of the city of Lyon.