1844 Antique France Medal Napoleon Bonaparte General Henri-Gatien Bertrand

This antique medal from 1844 commemorates General Henri-Gatien Bertrand, a notable French military figure who served under Napoleon Bonaparte.
Henri-Gatien Bertrand (28 March 1773 – 31 January 1844) was a French general who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Under the Empire he was the third and last Grand marshal of the palace, the head of the Military Household of emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, whom he followed in both the exiles to Elba and Saint-Helena.
Obverse: The medal displays a profile portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, crowned with a laurel wreath.
Obverse legend: Encircling the portrait is the inscription "IL ATTENDAIT SON FIDÈLE AMI," which translates to "He awaited his faithful friend."
Reverse: The reverse features a profile portrait of General Henri-Gatien Bertrand in military uniform.
Reverse legend: Surrounding the portrait is the inscription "BERTRAND NÉ EN 1772 MORT LE 31 JANVIER 1844," indicating his birth and death dates, "Born in 1772, died January 31, 1844."
Country: France
Year: 1844
Metal: Bronze
Weight ±: 6 g.
Diameter ±: 26 mm
This medal is a significant artifact for collectors and historians, offering a tangible connection to the legacy of General Bertrand and his service during the Napoleonic era. 
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