Alexander von Kluck and the attack on Paris

€1.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1914
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.990)
Weight18.4 g
Diameter34 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeArtur Löwenthal
Reference(s) Zetzmann#4105, Steguweit#113, Klose#1.15
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust facing slightly right.
Obverse letteringGENERALOBERST VON.KLUCK.1914.1915
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionFemale nude warrior on horseback holding a torch, burning village below.
Reverse letteringNACH PARIS 1914
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverBerliner Medaillen-Münze Otto Oertel, Germany (1887-1938)
Mintage1914  - -
Catalog ID8358084150
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