The Founding of the Orphanage of the Legion of Honor
Object type: Medal
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: French
Artist: Bertrand Andrieu|Alexis Joseph Depaulis|baron Dominique Vivant Denon|Paris Mint
Artist bio: French, Bordeaux 1761–1822 Paris|French, Paris 1790–1867 Paris|French, Givry 1747–1825 Paris|French, 864–present
Artist role: Artist|Artist|Factory director|Manufactory
Artist nationality: French|French|French| 
Date: 1810
Medium: Gilt bronze, struck
Dimensions: Diameter: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit line: Gift of Hon. Levi P. Morton, 1885
Accession year: 1885