After the battle of Montenotte, of which the Austrians could not foresee the issue, the allied troops were dispersed, and, without a plan, were rejoined, attacked, and beaten at Millesimo and Dego. The medal commemorating this event represents, on one side, Hercules fighting the hydra; at his feet is the torch of war overthrown.
ON THE FIELD IS WRITTEN.
Battles of Millesimo and Dego.
ON THE REVERSE IS INSCRIBED.
The French People to the Army of Italy.
AND ROUND THE MEDAL IS
The Law of the 6th of Floreal, 4th Year of the Republic.
This medal was struck at Milan.