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Silver Medal: Death of Bro. F. T. Somenzari. Udine 1811

Date:- 1811 - Classification:- Person; Death

Country of Origin:- Italy -

Description

Obverse—Within a wreath, formed of two laurel branches tied at the bottom, is the inscription in five lines, “AL. F .’. T .'. Somenzari Che Parte II 29. Del X Mese 5811” (To Brother T, Somenzari, who departs Dec. 29, 1811).

Reverse——Two triangles, placed one on the other, and forming a six-pointed star. The triangle, of which the whole is visible, has on the point forming the top of the star, a delta surrounded by a Serpent devouring its tail; the angle at the left has a sword and wreath of olive, andthat on the right a sprig of acacia and an open book; in the centre, a blazing star of five points, on which is the letter “ N ‘‘ (for Napoleon). The other triangle has on the upper angle to the left, “ [ ] Di Napo .'.” on that to the right, “0 Di Vdine,” and on the bottom point “A .'. V .'. L .'. 808” (Lodge of Napoleon, Orient of Udine, in the year of true light 1808).

This very scarce medal is engraved in T. N. N., Plate 51, Figure 5.

Properties

37 mm. Silver