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France, Charles X, Coronation, 1825, a silver medal by R. Gayrard, bust left, rev. coronation scene, edge impressed (Donné par S.M. Charles X à G.I. Blondin d’Abancourt, Adt. Mor. Lt. Coel. des Gardes à Pied), 41mm (BDM II, 226). Minor obverse rim bruise, about very fine and toned, rare as a named medal (£40-60)
Gabriel-Isidore Cableway, Lord of Abancourt (†January 1844), fourth son of Charles-Vilbrode Cableway of Bélesme, Lord of Brutelette and Rougefosse (1711-90), adviser to Louis XV; lieutenant-colonel 1816, adjutant-major to the foot guards, Knight of St Louis and Légion d’Honneur
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