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France, Removal of the body of Henri de Turenne to Les Invalides, 1799, a bronze medal by H. Auguste, armoured bust left, reverse legend in 9 lines, 50mm (Bramsen 71; BDM VII, 32-3). Good very fine (£30-40)

Marshal Henri de la Tour d’Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-75), one of the greatest French military officers, had an extensive military career from 1630, campaigning under Richelieu, Mazarin and Louis XIV