Satirical Medal - Michel lohnt dem Brabanter Kirchenschänder
Features
| Location |
Germany (1871-1948)
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Advertising medallions › Satirical medals |
| Year | 1916 |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 352634 |
| References | Klose# 4.12 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. |
Obverse
The german figure of Michel kicking with his boot the archbishop of Mechelen Cardinal Désiré Mercier, with Michel holding the crozier and the bible falling to the floor. Arms of Mechelen at bottom.
Lettering:
MICHEL LOHNT DEM BRABANTER KIRCHENSCHÄNDER
WALTHER EBERBACH
1916
Engraver: Walther Eberbach
Reverse
The devil extinguishing a broken candle with a cardinal's hat.
Lettering: WEIHEPFENNIG DEM ERZHIRTEN VON MECHELN
Engraver: Walther Eberbach
Edge
Plain with inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DS 146
Translation: Deutsche Schaumünze 146
Mint
AgvGuS (Aktiengesellschaft vormals H. Gladenbeck & Sohn), Berlin, Germany (1888-1932)Comments
Mercier was an important pillar of the Belgian resistance to German occupation; with his open letters directed against the occupation and criticizing the behavior of the occupation troops, he brought the occupation authorities against him. His high position and international reputation protected the cardinal from sanctions. This medal portrays the unrealizable dream of the German occupying authorities in Belgium.
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