Carl XIV Johan's original name was Jean-Baptiste-Jules Bernadotte. Born in Pau in the south of France, he was the son of a trial lawyer. During the French Revolution he was promoted from petty officer to general in just three years. In 1805 he took part in the battle at Austerlitz, and later the same year he was appointed prince of Ponte Corvo in Italy. edited - forum rules
wow, that's pretty! i have a not very pretty, but interesting overstuck skilling, also has a slightly clipped planchet. and a cool edge..
