Signed by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) 'Official French ...

1/2

Estimate

€2,000 - €3,000

Fees

Signed by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)

'Official French State War Record signed by Napoleon as First Consul of the French Republic in June, 1803,' 42cms x 31cms (16" x 12"), overall with frame 53cms x 41cms (21" x 16"), vellum document. Signed by Napoleon as First Consul of the Republic with Marshall Louis Bertheir as Minister of War and Maret as Secretary of State. Signed & dated 16th June 1803 at Saint Cloud. An important official war record relating to a Major Nourry in an artillery regiment; signed by Napoleon just one year before he became Emperor in 1804. As with most vellum document of this age, there are some damp stains to the outer edges. This in no way detracts from the fantastic overall image. Napoleon himself, was the commander-in-chief of the Artillery Regiments of the French Grande Army in 1794 and would have known this officer personally as it states on this war record that he fought in 1793 in a campaign against the British with the rank of Major. This was certainly the Siege of Tulon against Admiral Alexander Hood, where Napoleon himself had fought first came to prominence and was commended to the Convention. As a result Napoleon was made Brigadier-General. A most important piece of original Napoleonic material which would make a wonderful addition to any collection. Framed and glazed. (1)