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Saint Barbara, Patron Saint of the Artillery

Features

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Type Commemorative medals
Year 1914
Composition Bronze
Weight 12.23 g
Diameter 30.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Cast
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
356156
References Klose# 9.13
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

Standing figure of St. Barbara holding a palm branch and a cannon.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SANCT BA=
BARA ORA
PRO NOB.

Engraver: Jan Wysocki

Reverse

30,5 cm Mortar cannon from Skoda.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARTILLERIE IM WELTKRIEG
1914

Engraver: Jan Wysocki

Mint

Carl Poellath Münz- und Prägewerk, Schrobenhausen, Germany (1778-date)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1914 

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