3 - RARE HONORARY RIFLE CERTIFICATE FOR CITIZEN ETIENNE MAGOT, A GRENADIER IN THE 38th LINE INFANTRY HALF-BRIGADE

RARE HONORARY RIFLE CERTIFICATE FOR CITIZEN ETIENNE MAGOT, A GRENADIER IN THE 38th LINE INFANTRY HALF-BRIGADE On vellum, with an engraved header reading “IN THE NAME OF THE FRENCH PEOPLE, BONAPARTE, FIRST CONSUL OF THE REPUBLIC.” “For the battle that took place on the 28th of Thermidor, Year VII, during the capture of Fort Magenthal in Switzerland, in which this soldier was among the first to rush into the fort’s entrenchments, which were taken by storm, and helped seize a cannon from the enemy. He is hereby awarded, as a national honor, a rifle of honor.” Dated the 10th of Prairial, Year XI. Signatures: “Bonaparte” (secretary), Hugues Maret, and Berthier. Dry seal: “In the Name of the French People.” 34.5 x 42.5 cm (Minor wear) Background: While the facts mentioned regarding the honorary musket are similar, the location and date of the action differ, as sometimes happens. The most plausible version is that of the Battle of Hohenlinden (12 Frimaire Year IX), in which the 38th Demi-Brigade participated. A rare certificate for an honorable musket awarded to Citizen Etienne Magot, a grenadier in the 38th Line Infantry Demi-Brigade