Medal - Pope Benedict XV’s support to the Allies
Features
| Location |
Germany (1871-1948)
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Advertising medallions › Satirical medals |
| Year | 1914 |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 57 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 150910 |
| References | Kienast# 157 Gunter W. Kienast. The Medals of Karl Goetz. The Artus Company (2 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
Satyrical medal on the pope taking side with the allied forces
Obverse
The Pope enthroned, Death (Europa) rides the bull towards the gates of Hell.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEIN.REICH. / IST.NIT / VON.DIESER.WELT
BENE // DIC // TVS // XV
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Reverse
The Pope, in fishing boat, hauls in Marianne (France) with his net, Scottish soldier sits alongside with a sack of bribe-money.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANBIEDERVNG
1914
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Comments
Frank 1421
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