ALGÉRIE - ALGERIA Louis-Philippe I (1830-1848). Medal, capture of Constantine, by Borrel 1837 (1842-1845), Paris. Av. LOUIS PHILIPPE I - KING OF THE FRENCH. Oak laurel head left; below, signature BORREL 1838. Rv. DAMRÉMONT. NEMOURS - D'ORLÉANS VALÉE. An ancient warrior holding a sword in one hand and a crown in the other stands on the breach of a rampart with a tower on fire, surmounted by a flag; in the exergue: PRISE DE CONSTANTINE/ LE 13 OCTOBRE/ 1837 and signature CAQUÉ. Ruedas 7 - Esc.8; Copper - 74.85 g - 52 mm - 12 h From an iNumis sale, 11 December 2012, No. 275, then from the Pierre-René Bauquis collection. Marks (bow) COPPER. Only minor handling marks and small stains in the brown patina. Superb condition. All specimens are with the bow which indicates a strike between 1842 and 1845. The generals who led the attack are mentioned on the reverse of this medal.