© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
Propaganda medal - Use of Colonial men by the allied forces in WW
1914 year| Bronze | 108.14 g | - |
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Type | Advertising medallions › Satirical medals |
| Year | 1914 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 108.14 g |
| Size | 90.6 × 60 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#352622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
8-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZUR SCHANDE
SEI ES LAUT GESAGT'
ZUM SPOTTE-
ER WIRD IN EUCH NAGEN'
DASS IHR DIE WILDEN HORDEN
JAGT AUF JENE-
DIE KULTUR NACH FERNSTEN
LANDEN TRAGEN
K GOETZ
Translation: Let it be said out loud in derision, "For Shame"– It will gnaw on you that for you the wild hordes hunt on those who carry culture to the furthest lands
Engraver: Karl Goetz
