Napoleon I looked after the orphans of his fallen soldiers by building special homes and schools for them. The boys were sent to military schools, and even fought in the defence of Paris in 1814. Veterans were also encouraged to adopt these children.
Group
Flat Figure(s)
Condition
Extra Fine painted (oil)
Scale
Size 30 mm
Material
Pewter-Alloy 55%Sn 39%Pb 6%Sb
Number of parts
20
Epoch
Napoleonic
Time
1789 - 1815
Nationality/Location
France
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
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