In the same year (VIII.) was laid the first stone of the National Column, when the annexed medal was struck on the occasion; representing, on one side, the head of Napoleon alone, with the
INSCRIPTION ON THE FIELD.
Bonaparte, 1st Consul.
AND UNDERNEATH.
Cambeceres, 2d Consul. Le Brun, 3d Consul of the French Republic.
On the reverse is the inscription round the edge of the medal.
The French People to their Defenders.
AND ON THE FIELD
The first Stone of the National Column was laid by Lucien
Bonaparte, Minister of the Interior, 25 Messidor, 8th Year.
14th July, 1800.