France / Austria, Napoleon I Bronze Medal 1809 Battle of Aspern / Essling and the crossing of the Danube XF+

France / Austria, Napoleon I Bonaparte. 1809 medal commemorating the Battle of Aspern / Essling and the crossing of the Danube, Brenet, Bramsen 859, Julius 2106, Bronze 40,5 mm, weight 37,4 g., Condition XF+, beautiful dark brown patina with subtle shades, small edge nicks.

The Battle of Aspern/Essling – May 22, 1809
The Battle of Aspern was another major clash in the war between France and Austria, and also Napoleon’s second defeat. Archduke Charles, commander of the Austrian army, defeated at Regensburg, decided to abandon the defense of Vienna and withdrew all his forces across the Danube.
Meanwhile, the enemy occupied the capital and then pursued the retreating enemy. From May 20 to 21, 1809, slightly over 30,000 men crossed the river via two bridges to the opposite bank. At that point, Archduke Charles decided to attack the weakened enemy.
With over 75,000 soldiers at his disposal, he resolved to destroy both bridges and annihilate the units that had already crossed the river. Despite repeated assaults, the French

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