No. 115. THE IMPERIAL GUARD.

At the time of his departure for Fontainbleau, Napoleon wished to take leave of his guard. The affection of this regiment, and the recollection of glory, produced the historical and affecting scenes described in the medal. On one side Napoleon is seen in a travelling dress; an ensign of the guard, overwhelmed with grief, presents the colors without daring to look at his general. Napoleon, turning away his head, with his right arm presses the flag to his heart, and, with the other, motions away with tenderness the ensign.

On the reverse, the same soldiers of the guard, after having torn the flags, divided the fragments of the eagles, and burnt the ensigns, divided the ashes, and, in the enthusiasm of their regret, mingled them with wine, and drank them.

Bramsen 1408. La garde imperiale br�le ses drapeaux.

The reverse of Scargill 115.