8. The Champ de Mai.

No. 118. THE CHAMP DE MAI.

This represents the crowned head of Napoleon, with the inscription Napoleon, Emperor and King, and on the reverse are four heads, representing Clovis, Pepin, Hugues Capet, and Napoleon, chiefs of the four Dynasties of France.

Underneath is inscribed
Champ de Mai.

An inscription which recals these ancient assemblies of the nation, in which were consecrated and sanctioned all the great events of the monarchy. To each chief of a Dynasty is annexed the epoch of his election.

Clovis, 496.
Pepin, 752.
Hugues Capet, 987.
Napoleon, 1815.

Note: Except for this etching and the description of this medal in Scargill, there is no evidence for the existence of this medal; it is not listed in Bramsen and is not to be found in any of the catalogs of Napoleonic medals.