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K- 291
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PACIFISM
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(Pazifismus)
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1918, Cast bronze, Commemorative medal, 58.2mm, 64.70g, Frankenhuis 1480.
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Obverse: "Pazifismus" (Pacifism), Dated 1921. Germany, as a lamb crying, "Nie wieder Krieg" (Never again war), is about to be attacked by a savage wolf (France and Poland). K•G on right rim.
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Reverse: The German Michel gets a heavy kick from a Polish soldier from "ober Schlesien", Upper Silesia, while a French soldier, standing on the "Rhein", Rhine side, hits the Michel in the foot with his rifle. Rim inscription, "Friede - um jeden preis" (Peace at any price).
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| Satirizing the situation that every member of the victorious Entente was able to play havoc with Germany and its territories. Under the label "Pacifism" no defensive measures could be taken. |
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This piece is also known in the following compositions and size:
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36mm Struck bronze
36mm Struck silver, rim-stamp BAYER.HAUPTMÜNZAMT.SILBER 900f
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