Verdun 1917

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LocationGermany (1871-1948)
Year1917
TypeAdvertising medallion
CompositionBronze
Weight
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Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueCast
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeKarl Goetz
Reference(s) Kienast#196, Kluge/Weis#A 58, Klose#10.20
Obverse descriptionDeath symbolized here as an englishmen with pipe and pillbox-hat, capturing a female figure of Marianne with a phrygian hat. The figure of death holding from behind the neck of Marianne and bringing her to her knees with a kick.
Obverse letteringVERDUN 1917
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA grotesque parody of a victory trophy.
Reverse letteringK G UND.RUHIG FLIESST.DER RHEIN
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1917  - -
Catalog ID8024257380
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