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Trophy erected by the English Residents at Dinan in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor and... 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Trophy erected by the English Residents at Dinan in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor and... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Trophy erected by the English Residents at Dinan in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor and Empress of the French, 1858. Their Imperial Majesties the Emperor and Empress passed through Dinan [in northern France]...in their tour through Bretagne...and the English residing there, in number about 300...raised an international trophy. It was placed in an open piece of ground in the middle of the town...The height of the erection was forty-five feet; the lion, unicorn, and eagle four feet each; the shields six feet. The whole pillar was of wood, covered with sand and shingle in imitation of stone; the animals and bird, coloured after nature, being of plaster of Paris. The shields were beautifully painted with the arms of England and France by an eminent amateur artist. At the top of the former is "God Save the Queen!" of the latter, "Vive l'Empereur!" The flags of the two nations on each side. The round shield had the names, "Napoleon, Victoria, Eugenie, Albert" around it, and in the centre the motto, "Pace et Concordia, " the whole being surrounded by a wreath made of golden laurel-leaves'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph captures the grand Trophy erected by the English Residents of Dinan, France, in honor of the visit of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie in 1858. The imperial couple passed through Dinan during their tour of Brittany, and the English community, numbering approximately 300, decided to commemorate the occasion with an international trophy. The structure, which stood at a height of forty-five feet, was placed in the town center on an open piece of land. The trophy was made of wood, covered with sand and shingle to resemble stone. The lion, unicorn, and eagle, each four feet tall, adorned the base, while the shields, six feet in height, bore the arms of England and France. The lion and unicorn shields were beautifully painted by an accomplished amateur artist, with the motto "God Save the Queen!" on the former and "Vive l'Empereur!" on the latter. Flags of both nations were displayed on either side, and a round shield at the top bore the names of Napoleon III, Victoria, Eugenie, and Albert, surrounded by a wreath of golden laurel leaves and the motto "Pace et Concordia" (Peace and Harmony). This impressive display of unity and friendship between the two nations stands as a testament to the historical significance of this royal visit.
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