Battle of Austerlitz Commemorative Medal – Napoleonic Era Bronze

Celebrate the "Battle of the Three Emperors" with this exquisitely detailed bronze commemorative medal. Struck to honor Napoleon’s greatest tactical victory, this piece serves as a sophisticated centerpiece for any Napoleonic collection, offering a tangible connection to the height of the First French Empire.

The Battle of Austerlitz, fought on December 2, 1805, remains the crowning achievement of Napoleon Bonaparte’s military career. This medal commemorates the decisive defeat of the Third Coalition, specifically the Russian Empire under Tsar Alexander I and the Austrian Empire under Holy Roman Emperor Francis II. The "Three Emperors" theme is immortalized on the reverse, symbolizing the shift in European power that followed the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire and the rise of French hegemony.

• Obverse: Features a striking profile of Napoleon I wearing a laurel wreath, styled in the manner of a Roman Caesar. The legend reads “BATAILLE D’AUSTERLITZ” along the perimeter, with the date of the victory inscribed in the exergue below the bust.
• Reverse: Depicts the laureate profiles of the two defeated monarchs, Alexander I of Russia and Francis II of Austria, facing one another. This design highlights the diplomatic and military scale of the French victory.
• Material & Build: Struck in high-quality bronze with a deep, rich patina.
• Hardware: The medal is fitted with a sturdy circular suspension ring, allowing for display or attachment to a collection mounting.

Condition

The medal presents in excellent collector condition with a warm, aged bronze patina throughout. The high-relief details of the laurel leaves and facial features remain crisp, showing only minimal high-point wear consistent with age. There are no significant rim nicks or gouges, and the suspension ring remains securely attached.

Provenance

This piece is sourced from a private collection of Napoleonic era commemoratives. It reflects the artistry of the Paris Mint designers who were tasked with documenting the Emperor's triumphs for posterity.