Propaganda medal - Start of WWI 1914 front Propaganda medal - Start of WWI 1914 back
Propaganda medal - Start of WWI 1914 photo
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn

Propaganda medal - Start of WWI

1914 year
Bronze 36.3 g -
Description
Location
Germany (1871-1948)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1914
Composition
Bronze
Weight
36.3 g
Size
50 × 37.75 mm
Shape
Oval
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#352534
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nude warrior holding up a sword, inscription to sides.

Lettering:
DAS HOECHSTE HEIL - DAS LETZTE LIEGT IM SCHWERTE
KOERNER

Engraver: Hermann Hahn

Comment

Medals where distributed by the Coin shop Adolph Emil Cahn in Frankfurt at the time and profits where donated to the War Comission (Kriegsfürsorge).