K-210
SHORTAGE OF SHIPPING TONNAGE
(Holländischer Schiffsraub)
1918, Cast Bronze, Satirical Medal, 57.8mm, 70.0g, Frankenhuis 1490.
Obverse: Uncle Sam and John Bull walk together across a bulb field with windmill and along the Dutch seashore. Both carry a ship stolen from Holland; Uncle Sam carrying a sailing vessel under his arm, and John Bull with a lugger inscribed, "Hollandia". In right edge, •1918•
Reverse: Sailing vessels surrounded by cruisers, Inscription, "Not lehrt stehlen" (Necessity teaches stealing). "KG" on rim below left battle cruiser.
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This piece is also known in the following composition and size:
58mm Cast Bronze
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Goetz' response to the taking over, in March 1918, of Dutch ships by the United States.
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