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SWITZERLAND. Swiss Guards Medal of Honor commemorating August 10, 1792. Set of three documents: - Authorization to wear the medal of honor from the Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor. One page addressed to Deville, former second lieutenant of the Swiss Guards. Stamp and signature of Grand Chancellor Macdonald. Fait le 25 décembre 1818 ; - Journal des débats politiques et littéraires du 25 aout 1817, sur la création par la diète fédérale de cette médaille. 4 printed pages ; - L.S. du chargé d'affaire de la Confédération suisse auprès du Roi, lui annonçant que le Directoire de la Confédération a bien reçu sa réclamation concernant l'obtention de cette médaille et qu'elle est parfaitement fondée. The medals are currently "in work". November 21, 1817. With envelope.

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SWITZERLAND. Swiss Guards Medal of Honor commemorating August 10, 1792. Set of three documents: - Authorization to wear the medal of honor from the Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor. One page addressed to Deville, former second lieutenant of the Swiss Guards. Stamp and signature of Grand Chancellor Macdonald. Fait le 25 décembre 1818 ; - Journal des débats politiques et littéraires du 25 aout 1817, sur la création par la diète fédérale de cette médaille. 4 printed pages ; - L.S. du chargé d'affaire de la Confédération suisse auprès du Roi, lui annonçant que le Directoire de la Confédération a bien reçu sa réclamation concernant l'obtention de cette médaille et qu'elle est parfaitement fondée. The medals are currently "in work". November 21, 1817. With envelope.

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