FRANCE, Second Empire. Napoléon III, 1852-1870. Medal 1856 (Bronze, 77 mm, 207.50 g, 12 h), on the Birth of Prince Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Bonaparte. By J. Cavelier and A. Vauthier-Gallé. PACATVMQVE REGET PATRIIS VIRTVTIBVS ORBEM. The newborn lies on a cushion, above the monogram "N" under a bright star, in the foreground an eagle, to the sides angels with palm and laurel branches. Rev. LA VILLE DE PARIS OFFRE A L’EMPEREUR ET - A L’IMPÉRATRICE LE BERCEAV DU PRINCE IMPÉRIAL Representation of the cradle on a pedestal, surrounded by bees, with the coat of arms of Paris below. Collignon 1723. Divo 301. Minor scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.