| Location |
Germany (1871-1948)
|
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1914 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 49.4 g |
| Diameter | 49.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 346503 |
| References | Steguw KÜM# 157 Wolfgang Steguweit; 1998. Das Münzkabinett und die Förderung der Medaillenkunst : Künstlerbriefe [1914-1918] Medaillenedition / Volume 5. Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz (Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation), Münzkabinett der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Dietrich O. A. Klose; 2016. Europas Verderben 1914 1918: Deutsche und Österreichische Medaillen auf den Ersten Weltkrieg = Europe's Downfall 1914-1918. Staatliche Münzsammlung München, Munich, Bavaria, Germany. |
Young nude hero using a shield as a weapon, his sword below on the ground. Personificating that even against enemies that look stronger in arms the German Hero fights with all his heroic courage. Female figure above as the divine support guiding towards the enemies. The enemies to the sides representing the enemies to the west and to the east of Germany.
Lettering: F Schenkel
Engraver: Friedrich Schenkel
11-line inscription.
Lettering:
. WENN.
.VERBVENDET.
.OST.VND.WEST.
.WIDER.DICH.ZVM.
.SCHWERTE.FASSEN.
.WISSE.DASS.DICH.
.GOTT.NICHT.LAESST.
.SO.DV.NICHT.
.DICH.SELBST.
.VERLASSEN.
.1914.
Engraver: Friedrich Schenkel
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