Hitler Putsch in Munich 1923

€303,582.00
LocationFederal Republic of Germany
Year
TypeSouvenir medals/Replica
CompositionBronze
Weight20 g
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ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeKarl Goetz
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Obverse descriptionHitler is shown mounting the stage, with gun in hand, to where von Kahr is making a speech and then pushing the Bavarian Commissioner aside. A Munich citizen sits in the foreground drinking beer. To the left of Hitler is a backward swastika. Below, `Hittler Putsch` (Hitler Coup). Rim inscription, `National gen National` (Nationalist against Nationalist). Dated November 8, 1923. KG bisected by poster
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Reverse descriptionThree very young Nazis on the stage of the Munich Theater; one carries a gallow, one a Nazi flag with backward swastika, and the third, raising his right hand in a feigned Nazi salute and his right foot, with boot and spur, resembling an aerial bomb. Behind the curtain is von Kahr with a cannon. Between the two parties a Social Democrat joyfully dances and points to the two participants, the Nazi`s and von Kahr. Inscription on poster below, `Etzte Vorstellung - Auf nach Berlin` (Last Performance - On To Berlin). Dated, November 9, 1923.
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MintageND  - -
Catalog ID8230416260
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