The horror of war / The hope of peace

€364,999.00
LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1915
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight145.43 g
Diameter88 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueCast
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeArthur Storch
Reference(s) Klose#23.6, Kluge/Weis#A 103
Obverse descriptionLion`s head with gaping mouth, out of which flames spurt to the left.
Obverse letteringDAS GRAVEN DES KRIEGES.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA phoenix flying up from the fire with singed tail feathers, a star on the right. in the right F. the signature AST as a monogram.
Reverse letteringDIE HOFFNUNG - DES FRIEDENS.
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverAgvGuS (Aktiengesellschaft vormals H. Gladenbeck & Sohn), Berlin, Germany (1888-1932)
MintageND (1915)  - -
Catalog ID5463125340
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