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Medal - Paul von Hindenburg, Patriotic poem 'Vier Burgen'
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1914 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Bold high-relief bust of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg facing right, depicted in military uniform with epaulettes and the Iron Cross visible at the collar. The curved legend around the field reads 'G. FELDMARSCH. V. HINDENBURG', with the maker's mark 'M.& W. ST.' incuse at the lower left. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The entire field is occupied by an eight-line patriotic poem in Gothic script, framed by an ornamental border of stylised trefoil and cross motifs. The title 'Vier Burgen.' appears at the top, followed by the full text of the verse, which concludes with the Lutheran motto 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott!' |
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