Conditions of Armistice

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LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1918
TypeAdvertising medallion
CompositionBronze
Weight61.48 g
Diameter59 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueCast
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeKarl Goetz
Reference(s) Kienast#215, Klose#23.12, Kluge/Weis#A 63
Obverse descriptionNumerous hands raised in clenched fists
Obverse letteringEIN 70 MILLIONEN VOLK LEIDET – ABER STIRB NICHT
(Translation: A nation of 70 millions suffers – but does not die)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionUncle Sam (United States) binds together the feet Deutscher Michel (Germany) while John Bull (Great Britain), holding Marshal Foch, who strangles him with his rifle.
Reverse letteringWAFFENSTILL STANDSBEDINGVNG 11.NOVEMBER 1918 FOCH HAT DAS – WORT –
(Translation: Armistice condition Foch has the word)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMunich, Germany (1158-date)
Mintage1918  - -
Catalog ID9288703680
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