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Plaquette - Ruhr-Occupation Liberation Essen
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1925 |
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| Technique | Cast |
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| Obverse description | A seated male figure, depicted as an industrial worker, raises his right arm triumphantly amid a backdrop of factory smokestacks and industrial machinery in low relief. The legend "DIE BEFREIUNG" appears along the upper edge and "DER RUHR" along the lower edge of the darkened field. A designer's monogram is visible in the lower left corner. |
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| Reverse description | A phoenix rising from stylized flames occupies the central field in low relief, symbolizing the rebirth of the Ruhr region. Below the flames, a toothed industrial gear with a cross motif serves as the base element. The legend "STADT ESSEN" appears along the upper edge and "AVGVST 1925" along the lower edge. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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